George Washington Carver : A Great Scientist
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""George Washington Carver: A Great Scientist"" by Mel T. Rothwell is a biography of one of the most influential African American scientists in history. The book explores Carver's life from his early years as a slave in Missouri to his groundbreaking work as a botanist and inventor at Tuskegee Institute.Rothwell delves into Carver's childhood, education, and the struggles he faced as a black man in a predominantly white society. The book also highlights Carver's scientific achievements, including his research on crop rotation and soil conservation, as well as his development of new uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and other crops.Throughout the book, Rothwell emphasizes Carver's dedication to education and his commitment to improving the lives of African Americans through scientific innovation. The author also explores Carver's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Booker T. Washington and Henry Ford.Overall, ""George Washington Carver: A Great Scientist"" provides a comprehensive and inspiring look at the life and legacy of one of America's most important scientists and social activists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781161633818
- ISBN-10: 1161633812
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.56 pounds
- Page Count: 54
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