Before focusing on engineering, what was Fulton's early career?
Lawyer
Miner
Politician
Painter
Answer
As a painter, Robert Fulton demonstrated his artistic talents from an early age. His skills included portraiture and landscape painting, where he captured the beauty of natural scenes. Fulton even operated a studio in Philadelphia and gained recognition for his artistic abilities before shifting his focus to engineering and other scientific pursuits that would later bring him acclaim, such as the development of the steamboat.
Revolutionizing the World: The Remarkable Life of Robert Fulton
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