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Leonardo da Vinci

Pathfinder of Science

by Henry S. Gillette

Narrator Margaret Wakeley

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Length 4 hours 49 minutes

Language English

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Leonardo da Vinci is best known for his art, including the portrait of Mona Lisa, but there was so much more to this man. His genius extended into his greatest passions: scientific discovery, experimentation, and design. Nothing in (or out of) this world was unworthy of his curiosity; he pursued the study of botany, anatomy, engineering, military defense, flight, the behavior of water and light, astronomy … and more.

This book is an excellent starting point for anyone wanting to understand the scope of da Vinci’s scientific mind. Listeners will learn about da Vinci’s birth and death, his origins and early training in art, and his unending pursuit of knowledge. Da Vinci also experienced constant ordeals with finding patrons and having to do their bidding—while trying to find time to passionately pursue his interests.

Gillette uses da Vinci’s notebooks as a guide to presenting the vast collection and evolution of da Vinci’s ideas, and uses his imagination to fill in the gaps. The breadth of da Vinci’s genius will leave you breathless.

Biography & Memoir History YA Nonfiction Art Nonfiction

Henry S. Gillette’s upbringing as a child was among authors, artists, and musicians. He studied art and design at the National Academy of Design in New York City, The Grand Central Art School, The American School of Art, and at The Art Students League in New York City. He lived and worked in Italy for several years. Gillette was recognized throughout his life for his talents in a variety of media, including painting, book illustration, and teaching. He authored and illustrated numerous books about artists or other notable people for children and adults.

Margaret Wakeley has been passionate about audiobooks for decades and learned the powerful value of the spoken word with her blind son. Her voice has been a distinctive trademark throughout her life as a professional singer, recording artist, VO actor, and narrator. With her warm, intelligent, playful, precise, soothing, and confident voice, she loves narrating nonfiction in all forms.