Leonardo da Vinci, Pathfinder of Science

"Leonardo da Vinci, Pathfinder of Science" by Henry S. Gillette unfolds the story of Leonardo da Vinci, revealing him not just as a master artist but also as a pioneer in science and engineering. The story begins with a young Leonardo, full of curiosity about the natural world, gathering specimens and crafting art, then follows him as he completes painting shields for his father. This early exposure and his thirst for knowledge paved the way for his later explorations in arts and sciences, forming the basis of his revolutionary achievements. Ultimately, the book paints a picture of a complex and brilliant man whose scientific ideas were as significant as his works of art, forever changing how we view the world.