Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer and Mathematician (African-American Biographies)

From Kirkus Reviews A legendary counterpoint to the well-worn saying about old dogs and new tricks, Banneker (his name a corruption of his grandfather's African name, Banaka) farmed tobacco for the first 40 years of his adult life, then suddenly developed a burning interest in astronomy that led to several popular annual almanacs, a pointed letter to then-Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson challenging his racist views, and to becoming a cause celebr for the early abolitionist movement. Litwin details these and other accomplishments in a straightforward way, backing up her facts with endnotes and repeating main points; the book is illustrated with contemporary documents, and concludes with lists of books and Web sites. Banneker is a popular subject for biographers, but this is unusually readable and systematic. (b&w photos, not seen, chronology, notes, index) (Biography. 10-12) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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