Jenny Uglow
Lunar Men : Five Friends Whose Curiosity Changed the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374528881
- author:
- Jenny Uglow
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 608
- Genre:
- Inventions Technology & Engineering
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Lunar Men: Five Friends Whose Curiosity Changed the World By Jennifer S. Uglow In the 1760s, a group of amateur experimenters came together in the English Midlands, forming a circle of friendship and curiosity that would change the world. Among them were Matthew Boulton, James Watt, Josiah Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin, and Joseph Priestley - men from humble backgrounds who shared a passion for science, art, and commerce. Their collaboration, known as the Lunar Society, was marked by innovation and experimentation. They built canals, launched balloons, named plants and gases, and changed the face of England. This vivid account uncovers the friendships, political passions, love affairs, and love of knowledge that drove these extraordinary men, bringing to life the tradesmen, artisans, and tycoons who shaped the modern age. With its exhilarating narrative, Uglow's book echoes the sounds of pistons and engines, revealing a world of discovery and revolution.
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