Mesmerized: how Ben Franklin solved a mystery that baffled all of France
Science and technology, History, Psychology, European history, United States history, Historical biography
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Recounts how King Louis XVI of France enlisted the help of Benjamin Franklin to investigate claims that Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer possessed mysterious powers that could cure illnesses through animal magnetism. Describes how Franklin used the scientific method to debunk the fraud. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2015
Title Details
ISBN
9780763663513
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Copyright Date
2015
Book number
4377869
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Nick DePinto
Duration
32 minutes 39 seconds
Audio producer
Potomac Talking Book Services