Book Discussion with Author David J. Kent

Book Discussion with Author David J. Kent

"Lincoln the Fire of Genius"

Wednesday, October 26, 2022,   at 6:30 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Members free ~ Non-members $15

Abraham Lincoln had a lifelong fascination with science and technology, a fascination that would help institutionalize science, win the Civil War, and propel the nation into the modern age. Lincoln The Fire of Genius offers the first holistic look at Lincoln’s fascination with science and technology. That fascination can be seen threaded through his remarkable life, his commitment to self-study and self-improvement, his careers as a lawyer and politician, and finally, to his presidency during the Civil War, in which science and technology played a key role.

David will use images and artwork to give an overview of how Lincoln developed his scientific interests and how those interests influenced his personal, professional, and political lives. He will explore the surprising connections between this imagery and Lincoln's goal to institutionalize science and technology into the federal government.

The event includes a book discussion and a book signing reception reception with a wine bar and hors d'oeuvres. Books will be available for purchase.

About the Author:

David J. Kent is a lifelong Abraham Lincoln researcher and career scientist. He is the President of the Lincoln Group of DC, is on the Executive Committee/Board of the Abraham Lincoln Institute, and is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Lincoln Forum. He has authored three books on Abraham Lincoln, including his newest, Lincoln: The Fire of Genius and his previous, Lincoln: The Man Who Saved America. He has also written books on Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. His website is davidjkent-writer.com.

Discounted parking available after 6 pm.

6:30 pm Doors open

7:00 pm Program

8:00 pm Reception

Online payments are non-refundable. Paid tickets can be canceled online for an account credit up to 72 hours before the event. 

Photo by Bruce Guthrie.