02607cam a22003733u 4500 75111 UtSlPG 20260610134735.0 m cr n 260607r20251806utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04005719 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QD Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804 Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-01-14 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley : To the year 1795, written by himself" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The memoir centers around Dr. Joseph Priestley, a renowned intellectual and scientist of his time, chronicling his life experiences, personal beliefs, struggles, and contributions to the fields of religion and science. As the memoir unfolds, readers will gain insight into his upbringing, education, and the noteworthy pursuits that defined his influential career. At the start of the memoir, Dr. Priestley reflects on his early life, recounting the significant influence of his family, particularly his mother and aunt, in shaping his values. He describes his childhood in Yorkshire, the loss of his mother, and his subsequent education in various disciplines, including theology and languages. Priestley illustrates his gradual transition from Calvinism to more liberal religious views as he encounters diverse opinions and experiences around him, leading to a rich intellectual journey characterized by ongoing inquiry and self-reflection. This opening portion sets the stage for an exploration of Priestley's contributions to both philosophy and science, as he aims to promote virtue and piety throughout his narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Northumberland: John Binns, 1806 Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804 Chemists -- Great Britain -- Biography Christie, William, 1748-1823 Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839 Priestley, Joseph, 1768-1833 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.ah4d3a&seq=9 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75111 115836 115836