The Life of Sir Isaac Newton by David Brewster
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| Author | Brewster, David, 1781-1868 |
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| Title | The Life of Sir Isaac Newton |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Sonya Schermann, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org) |
| Summary | "The Life of Sir Isaac Newton" by David Brewster is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This biography explores the life, achievements, and legacy of one of the most influential scientists in history, Sir Isaac Newton. It details his early education, various scientific explorations, mathematical innovations, and the considerable impact of his discoveries on the fields of physics and astronomy. At the start of the work, Brewster outlines the immense reputation Newton holds in the scientific community, emphasizing the interest surrounding his life and writings. The narrative begins with Newton’s birth in Woolsthorpe, detailing his childhood experiences and early education. As a young boy, he displayed an insatiable curiosity and inventiveness, making several mechanical devices such as a windmill and a waterclock. Brewster establishes Newton's academic path to Cambridge, where he would later develop his groundbreaking theories on light and gravitation, paving the way for his storied scientific career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53311 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 156 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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