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George W. (George Washington) Plympton
1827–1907
An American civil engineer and science writer, he helped make technical subjects more approachable for working readers and students in the late 19th century. His books on engineering, instruments, and practical science reflect a hands-on era of learning by doing.
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The aneroid barometer: its construction and use
by George W. (George Washington) Plympton
About the author
Born in 1827 and active in the United States during a period of rapid industrial growth, George W. Plympton wrote practical books for readers who wanted useful scientific and engineering knowledge. He is identified in library and bibliographic records as George Washington Plympton, and his work is closely tied to civil engineering and applied science.
His books include How to Become an Engineer, or, the Theoretical and Practical Training Necessary in Fitting for the Duties of the Civil Engineer (1891) and The Aneroid Barometer: Its Construction and Use. These titles suggest the kind of author he was: clear, instructional, and interested in helping readers understand both the theory and everyday use of technical tools.
Plympton died in 1907. Though not widely known today, his writing preserves a vivid picture of how science and engineering were taught to ambitious self-improvers, students, and practitioners in the 1800s.