Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Foreword VII
3. Contents IX
4. I. Paper Mill 1
5. II. Farm Chores and Newton 7
6. III. Clockmaker 13
7. IV. Provincial Surveyor 21
8. V. Solar System in Brass 29
9. VI. Astronomer 35
10. VII. Philadelphia 44
11. VIII. Disillusion 51
12. IX. War Clouds 60
13. Χ. Liberals and Liberty 70
14. XI. Treasurer in Exile 82
15. XII. Prize Money 93
16. XIII. Fiscal Fiasco 103
17. XIV. Optics and Magnetism 112
18. XV. Wilderness Breaker 123
19. XVI. Dr. Franklin’s Friends 131
20. XVII. Doctrine and Faith 141
21. XVIII. Steam on the Delaware 152
22. XIX. Mathematician to Jefferson 164
23. XX. Philosopher 170
24. XXI. Mint Builder 177
25. XXII. Democrats and Whiskey 188
26. XXIII. Return to Science 198
27. XXIV. Calm 205
28. Bibliographical Note 213
29. Index 218