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_aArago, F. _q(François), _d1786-1853 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aBiographies of distinguished scientific men. First series |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-09-30 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe history of my youth; an autobiography of Francis Arago -- Bailly -- Herschel -- Laplace -- Joseph Fourier. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men. First Series" by François Arago is a collection of biographical accounts and memoirs written in the mid-19th century. The volume highlights the lives and contributions of notable figures in science, especially those who were members of the Academy of Sciences. Arago aims to provide readers with an engaging narrative that not only focuses on the individual accomplishments of these scientists but also sheds light on the broader context of scientific advancement and the dynamics within the scientific community. The opening of the work features Arago's own autobiography, where he reflects on his early life and intellectual development. He dismisses the inaccuracies penned by previous biographers regarding his childhood, emphasizing his education, artistic pursuits, and passion for mathematics. As he recounts his formative years, Arago illustrates his determination to excel academically, detailing his entrance into the Polytechnic School at a young age and subsequent interactions with prominent figures in the field of mathematics. The narrative is marked by both personal anecdotes and historical context, offering insights into the educational environment and political atmosphere of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aScientists -- Biography | ||
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_aGrant, Robert, _d1814-1892 |
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_aPowell, Baden, _d1796-1860 |
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_aSmyth, W. H. _q(William Henry), _d1788-1865 |
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