An overview of the development of medicine in New York City, from the early colonial period to the 20th century, with a focus on medical institutions, innovations, and leading figures…

This book tells the story of the pioneers of electricity, from Benjamin Franklin and Alessandro Volta to Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. Through their discoveries and inventions, these luminaries revolutionized…

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