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05:10:50
Zip file size:
146MB
Catalog date:
2023-04-30
Read by:
Ciufi Galeazzi
Book Coordinator:
Ciufi Galeazzi
Meta Coordinator:
Ann Boulais
Proof Listener:
Lynette Caulkins

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Wikipedia - Marie Curie

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Pierre Curie

Marie Curie (1867 - 1934)
Translated by Vernon Kellogg (1867 - 1937) and Charlotte Kellogg (1874 - 1960)

This biography of the noted French physicist Pierre Curie was written by his wife, the renowned physicist Marie Curie. In it, she not only chronicles the scientific accomplishments of her husband, but also provides unique insight into his family life and personality. The book concludes with a four chapter autobiography of the author. - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi

Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography, Science

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Introduction Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:21:59
Play 02 Ch. 1: The Curie Family, Infancy and First Studies of Pierre Curie Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:14:49
Play 03 Ch. 2: Dreams of Youth, First Scientific Work, Discovery of Piezo-Electricity Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:14:12
Play 04 Ch. 3: Life as the Director of Laboratory Work in the School of Physics and Chemistry, Generalization of the Principle of Symmetry, Investigations of Magnetism Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:31:19
Play 05 Ch.4: Marriage and Organization of the Family Life. Personality and Character Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:27:44
Play 06 Ch. 5: The Dream Become a Reality. The Discovery of Radium Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:17:52
Play 07 Ch. 6: The Struggle for Means to Work. The Burden of Celebrity. The First Assistance From the State. It Comes Too Late. Pt. 1 Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:21:37
Play 08 Ch. 6: The Struggle for Means to Work. The Burden of Celebrity. The First Assistance From the State. It Comes Too Late. Pt. 2 Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:21:42
Play 09 Ch. 7 The Nation's Sorrow. The Laboratories:"Sacred Places" Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:19:39
Play 10 Autobiographical Notes Ch. 1 Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:29:16
Play 11 Autobiographical Notes Ch. 2 Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:40:11
Play 12 Autobiographical Notes Ch. 3 Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:30:46
Play 13 Autobiographical Notes Ch. 4 Ciufi Galeazzi
 00:19:44