Book description
Abraham Lincoln had a lifelong fascination with science and technology, a fascination that would help institutionalize science, win the Civil War, and propel the nation into the modern age. Readers will learn through Lincoln: The Fire of Genius how science and technology gradually infiltrated Lincoln's remarkable life and influenced his growing desire to improve the condition of all men. The book traces this progression from a simple farm boy to a president who changed the world. Counter to conventional wisdom, subsistence farming provides a considerable education in agronomic science, forest ecology, hydrology, and even a little civil engineering. Continuing through a lifetime of self-study, curiosity, and hard work, Lincoln became the only President with a patent, advocated for technological advancement as a legislator in Illinois and in Washington, and became the "go-to" western lawyer on technology, and patent cases during his legal career. During the Civil War, Lincoln drew upon his commitment to science and personally encouraged inventors while taking dramatic steps to institutionalize science via the Smithsonian Institution, create the National Academy of Sciences, and initiate the Department of Agriculture. Lincoln's insistence on high-tech weaponry, balloon surveillance, strategic use of telegraphy, and railroad deployment positioned the North to achieve Union victory.
Teeder
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Esquire
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Lumberyard
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Snow Pharaoh
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White Swan
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. ππ§
Marbles
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Stone Boomstick
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1st Degree
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The Beekeeper
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Prof. Screw
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Dark Burn
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Screwtape
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Old Regret
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content.
BlackExcalibur
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Sir Shark
Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's functionality is a reader's delight. ListenBook's detailed statistics feature helps me keep track of my listening habits. It's amazing to see how much I've learned from all those audiobooks! With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere.
MythMaker
Download options are plenty β I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing.
Alberta
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. Perfect for repeat listening! The narrator's performance was so rich with detail that I'm sure I'll discover new layers on a second listen. Their interpretation felt authentic to the material while bringing fresh insights. The audio production was pristine from start to finish.
Demo Zero
No more hassle with converting files β ListenBook supports a wide range of formats for a seamless listening experience. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Abiss
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VenusLion
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience