The Franklin Stove

Joyce E. Chaplin’s The Franklin Stove offers a captivating look at Benjamin Franklin’s most famous invention, highlighting its significance as both a practical appliance and a scientific experiment in climate and atmospheric research. The book explores Franklin’s efforts to promote his stove across Europe, his contributions to early climate science, and his engagement with environmental issues like deforestation and climate change. Through Franklin’s innovative pursuits, the narrative sheds new light on how the early American statesman grappled with the complex relationship between technology and the environment, revealing a less familiar, more scientific side of Franklin.