The Invention of Air

The Invention of Air

2008 • 254 pages

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I absolutely loved this book! Johnson is an excellent author who's prose is engaging and easy to read. He brought to life for me a important historical figure,Joseph Priestly, who had incredible influence on the founding father's - particularly Franklin, Adams, and my hero, Jefferson.

Johnson, using Priestly's story as his vehicle, make a compelling argument concerning the often-denied inter-connectedness of science, theology, and politics.

January 31, 2010