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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 selftaught 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 nations capitol, Washington, DC. His annual Bannekers 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 manuntil now. Written by an author with strong ties across the WashingtonMarylandVirginia area where abolitionist societies revered Banneker, this long overdue biography at last gives the hardearned attention this prominent hero and his accomplishments deserve.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Benjamin Banneker: Surveyor, Astronomer, Publisher, Patriot'? A: The author of the book is Charles Cerami.
- Q: What is the primary focus of this biography? A: This biography focuses on the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker, a significant figure in early US and African American history.
- Q: When was 'Benjamin Banneker: Surveyor, Astronomer, Publisher, Patriot' published? A: The book was published on January 4, 2002.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What themes are explored in this biography? A: The biography explores themes of self-taught genius, contributions to astronomy and engineering, and the fight against slavery.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Black & African American.
- Q: What makes this biography significant? A: This biography is significant as it is the first dedicated account of Benjamin Banneker's life, highlighting his achievements and contributions that have been largely overlooked.