First published 2017
Isaac Newton begins as an isolated child with no companions. He spends years as an enigmatic figure attempting to transform ordinary metals into gold through alchemical experiments. Despite his solitary nature and mysterious pursuits, Newton develops into one of history's most brilliant minds. This illustrated biography reveals the real person behind the scientific legend. Pascal presents Newton's journey from lonely childhood through his groundbreaking discoveries in mathematics, physics, and astronomy. The book shows how a friendless boy channeled his isolation into intense study and experimentation. Readers discover Newton's obsessions with alchemy alongside his revolutionary work on gravity, motion, and light. The narrative captures both his genius and his human struggles, showing how personal isolation shaped scientific breakthrough.
Genres: biography, history, science, academic
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: genius, solitary-protagonist
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
111 pages · Paperback · Beyaz Balina Yayınları