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Off the Page: Richard Munson and "Ingenious"

A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist

2024-11-12 19:00:00 2024-11-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Off the Page: Richard Munson and "Ingenious" Join Hinsdale author Dick Munson as he discusses his new book "Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist" which looks beyond Franklin's diplomatic career to examine his scientific genius. Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Tuesday, November 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-12 19:00:00 2024-11-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Off the Page: Richard Munson and "Ingenious" Join Hinsdale author Dick Munson as he discusses his new book "Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist" which looks beyond Franklin's diplomatic career to examine his scientific genius. Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Hinsdale Public Library

Community Meeting Room

Join Hinsdale author Dick Munson as he discusses his new book "Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist" which looks beyond Franklin's diplomatic career to examine his scientific genius.

Join us to celebrate the release of Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist by Hinsdale author Richard Munson. Ingenious was named a Fall 2024 Top Ten pick by Publisher's Weekly!

Ingenious tells the story of Ben Franklin, Scientist. Though he is known more for his political prowess and diplomatic creativity, Franklin was also one of the most cutting-edge researchers of his time, with his interests ranging from electricity, to heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and even to plants. Munson will discuss this vital part of Franklin’s story and his modern relevance, and also share information about the writing of this biography in conversation with HPL's Executive Director Karen Keefe, 

Copies will be available for library checkout starting on November 12th and will also be available for sale and signing at the event.

 

About the Author

Richard Munson is the author of several books, including Tesla: Inventor of the Modern and From Tech to Table: 25 Innovators Reimagining Food. He is a renowned clean energy advocate. Munson currently serves as a Trustee of the Hinsdale Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture | Books |

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