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Self-taught genius shapes early American landscape.
Benjamin Banneker's story is incredibly inspiring. His ability to overcome the constraints of his time and teach himself complex subjects like mathematics and astronomy speaks to a fierce intellect and determination. If you're interested in the unsung heroes of American history or have a passion for stories of self-education and significant contribution despite adversity, this book will be a valuable addition to your library.
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ISBN: 9780791053485
Authors:
Bonnie Hinman
Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
Date of Publication: 2000-02-01
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 2 readers)
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A biography of the eighteenth-century African American who taught himself mathematics and astronomy and helped survey what would become Washington, D.C.
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Self-taught genius shapes early American landscape.
Benjamin Banneker's story is incredibly inspiring. His ability to overcome the constraints of his time and teach himself complex subjects like mathematics and astronomy speaks to a fierce intellect and determination. If you're interested in the unsung heroes of American history or have a passion for stories of self-education and significant contribution despite adversity, this book will be a valuable addition to your library.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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