Masson, Flora 1856-1937 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Robert Boyle: A Biography" by Flora Masson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and contributions of Robert Boyle, a pivotal figure in the scientific revolution, exploring his early life, family background, and formative experiences that led him to become a foundational chemist. This biography aims to illuminate Boyle's character, his influence, and the historical context in which he worked, offering insight into a man who shaped modern science. The opening of the biography sets the stage by introducing Robert Boyle as the son of the Earl of Cork, highlighting his birth in 1626 amidst the decorum of a noble household. It reveals the Earl's aspirations and the family's vast estates, all while weaving in an intricate portrayal of their social standing, personal trials, and ambitions. Boyle's beginnings are depicted through the eyes of his father, emphasizing the role of family and upbringing in molding his character. The passage serves to establish not only the lineage of Robert Boyle but also the broader social landscape of the time, which underscores the intertwining of personal history with the evolution of scientific thought during the early modern period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-03-23 Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: London: Constable & Company Ltd., 1914 Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691 QC London: Constable & Company Ltd., 1914 15003254 https://archive.org/details/robertboylebiogr00massrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73234 https://archive.org/details/robertboylebiogr00massrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73234 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134708.0 73234