Name: Benjamin Banneker: Surveyor, Astronomer, Publisher, Patriot
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Author: Cerami, Charles A.
ISBN: 9780471387527

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Benjamin Banneker: Surveyor, Astronomer, Publisher, Patriot

Type

Physical Book

Author

Charles A. Cerami

Publisher

Wiley (TP)

Year

2002

Language

English

Pages

257

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

24.3 x 16.4 x 2.4 cm

Weight

0.55 kg.

ISBN

0471387525

ISBN13

9780471387527

Edition No.

Synopsis "Benjamin Banneker: Surveyor, Astronomer, Publisher, Patriot "

The first biography of a major figure in early US and African American historyA household name and unparalleled hero revered in every African American household, Benjamin Banneker was a completely self-taught mathematical genius who achieved professional status in astronomy, navigation, and engineering. His acknowledged expertise and superior surveying skills led to his role as coworker with the Founding Fathers in planning our nation's capitol, Washington, DC. His annual Banneker's Almanac was the first written by a black and outsold the major competition. In addition, he was a vocal force in the fight for the abolition of slavery. Yet, despite his accomplishments, there has been no biography of this important man--until now. Written by an author with strong ties across the Washington-Maryland-Virginia area where abolitionist societies revered Banneker, this long overdue biography at last gives the hard-earned attention this prominent hero and his accomplishments deserve.

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