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Born November 9, 1731, Benjamin Banneker , as was typical of Black males at the time, spent the majority of his time farming. ... The content of these books was absorbed and easily grasped by Banneker, who proved to have a natural skill in these areas. ...
At the age of 22, Benjamin displayed much talent in the field of engineering. ... Banneker successfully constructed a striking clock that worked with faultless precision until his death. ... Banneker also displayed much talent in astronomy. Using borrowed books and some instruments from his neighbors, Banneker taught himself astronomy and advanced mathematics. ... After reading several borrowed books, Banneker devised a plan to project a solar eclipse. ...
In mathematics Banneker was self-taught.
Approximate Word count = 548
Approximate Pages = 2.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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