First Hand by Linda Bierds

First Hand by Lind Bierds is a series of connected poems that tell a story of scientific and historical facts and achievements over the centuries. Her poems include characters such as Benjamin Franklin, Isaac Newton, and Gregor Mendel. The collection has three parts, along with a prologue and epilogue. A few poems are written in italics. 

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