{"product_id":"9780393882230","title":"Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dramatic story of an ingenious man who explained nature and created a country.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBenjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. But today, Franklin is remembered more for his political prowess and diplomatic achievements than his scientific creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn this incisive and rich account of Benjamin Franklin’s life and career, Richard Munson recovers this vital part of Franklin’s story, reveals his modern relevance, and offers a compelling portrait of a shrewd experimenter, clever innovator, and visionary physicist whose fame opened doors to negotiate French support and funding for American independence.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMunson’s riveting narrative explores how science underpins Franklin’s entire story—from tradesman to inventor to nation-founder—and argues that Franklin’s political life cannot be understood without giving proper credit to his scientific accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WW Norton \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47917845250288,"sku":"9780393882230","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780393882230_p0.jpg?v=1763697759","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780393882230","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}