Bolt of Fate: Benjamin Franklin
2003-08-02T21:59:36-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNDhjXC8yMDAzMDgwMjIyMDczMTAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Author Tom Tucker talked about his book, Bolt of Fate: Benjamin Franklin and His Electric Kite Hoax, published by PublicAffairs. In the book, he argues that Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite flying experiment, which demonstrated that lightning was created through electrical charges, is a myth. Mr. Tucker discussed Franklin’s enthusiasm for hoaxes, and told how Franklin used the myth of the kite experiment to embarrass his rivals in France and England. Mrs. Diane Tucker talked about her experiences during the time her husband was working on the book. After making remarks and reading from his book, Mr. Tucker responded to questions from the audience.
Author Tom Tucker talked about his book, Bolt of Fate: Benjamin Franklin and His Electric Kite Hoax, published by PublicAffairs. In the book… read more
Author Tom Tucker talked about his book, Bolt of Fate: Benjamin Franklin and His Electric Kite Hoax, published by PublicAffairs. In the book, he argues that Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite flying experiment, which demonstrated that lightning was created through electrical charges, is a myth. Mr. Tucker discussed Franklin’s enthusiasm for hoaxes, and told how Franklin used the myth of the kite experiment to embarrass his rivals in France and England. Mrs. Diane Tucker talked about her experiences during the time her husband was working on the book. After making remarks and reading from his book, Mr. Tucker responded to questions from the audience. close
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