The Life of Sir Isaac Newton

audiobook

The Life of Sir Isaac Newton

by David Brewster

EN·~9 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total
1

HARPER’S FAMILY LIBRARY.

7:18
2

BOY’S AND GIRL’S LIBRARY.

2:50
3

THE LIFE OF SIR ISAAC NEWTON.

0:59
4

PREFACE.

3:13
5

LIFE OF SIR ISAAC NEWTON.

0:01
6

CHAPTER I.

15:50
7

CHAPTER II.

7:45
8

CHAPTER III.

30:40
9

CHAPTER IV.

30:26
10

CHAPTER V.

20:16

Description

In a lively, compact volume that feels like a conversation across centuries, the biography traces the remarkable rise of a boy from modest Lincolnshire roots to the towering figure of Sir Isaac Newton. Readers are drawn into his childhood curiosities, school days at Cambridge, and the solitary moments that sparked the famous apple incident, all presented with clear language and vivid anecdotes. The narrative balances scholarly detail with the kind of storytelling that makes complex ideas feel approachable, inviting listeners to see how a singular mind reshaped the fundamentals of physics and mathematics.

Beyond the iconic discoveries, the work explores the personal challenges Newton faced—rivalries, isolation, and the relentless drive that both illuminated and shadowed his career. Illustrated with period engravings, the account paints a portrait of a man whose quiet perseverance paved the way for modern science, while also revealing the human side of a legend. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a blend of history, science, and biography told without pretension.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (557K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-10-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

David Brewster

David Brewster

1781–1868

A Scottish scientist and inventor with a gift for making light itself seem full of surprises, he is best known for pioneering work in optics and for inventing the kaleidoscope. His writing helped bring science to a wider public while his experiments left a lasting mark on photography, vision, and the study of polarized light.

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