Lincoln Barnett
Lincoln Barnett | |
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| Born | February 12, 1909 New York City |
| Died | September 8, 1979 (aged 70) Plattsburgh, New York |
| Occupation | Editor, author |
| Language | English |
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| Subject | Science |
| Notable works | The World We Live In |
| Spouse | Hildegarde Barnett |
| Children | 2 |
Lincoln Kinnear Barnett (1909–1979) was an editor and author, most notably at Life magazine for many years.
Lincoln Barnett wrote a number of books, including The Universe and Doctor Einstein, The World We Live In, and The Treasure of Our Tongue.
The Universe and Doctor Einstein is a layman's introduction to the theory of relativity. It includes a foreword by Albert Einstein, and has been reprinted several times. His work popularizing science subjects included consulting work on the film Journey to the Center of the Earth.