Edwin Tenney Brewster (October 11, 1866 – March 14, 1960) was an American physicist and popular science writer.
Early life He was born on October 11, 1866, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States.
He died on March 14, 1960, in Brownfield, Oxford County, Maine.
Personal life His parents were John Leander Brewster and Adaline "Ada" Augusta Tenney.
He was married to Lillian Edna Dodge and had three children.
Education He completed his bachelor's degree from Harvard College in 1890. He completed his master's degree from Harvard College in 1891.
Career He worked as a science teacher at these schools:
Brewster Academy Phillips Academy
He authored a large number of books, most notably Natural Wonders Every Child Should Know.
Bibliography His notable books include:
Life and Letters of Josiah Dwight Whitney (1909) Natural Wonders Every Child Should Know (1912) The Nutrition of a Household (1915) Vocational Guidance for the Professions (1917) The Understanding of Religion (1923) This Puzzling Planet: An Introduction to Geology (1928)
References
External links Bibliography Project Gutenberg Internet Archive