The History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomson, Thomas, 1773-1852

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Thomas Thomson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume delves into the development of scientific chemistry, particularly highlighting prominent figures such as Joseph Priestley and the evolution of chemical thought in Great Britain and beyond. The book likely covers the foundational moments in the field, detailing significant discoveries, theorists, and the progression of chemical knowledge. The opening portion of the work discusses the life and contributions of Joseph Priestley, focusing on his innovative work in pneumatic chemistry and the challenges he faced due to his controversial ideas and political stance. It recounts Priestley's early life, his journey in academia, and how he made pivotal discoveries, such as the identification of oxygen. Thomson also touches on the persecution Priestley endured, which led him to emigrate to America, emphasizing the social and political climate surrounding scientific inquiry during that era. The section sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the scientific advancements in chemistry and their broader implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by MWS, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-04-14