02201cam a22003253u 4500 1708 UtSlPG 20260610133048.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Q Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943 A History of Science — Volume 4 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Volume 4: Modern development of the chemical and biological sciences Release date is 1999-04-01 Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger "A History of Science — Volume 4" by Henry Smith Williams, M.D., LL.D. is a comprehensive historical account published in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the modern development of chemical and biological sciences, tracing the shifts in scientific understanding from ancient philosophies to contemporary insights into matter and life processes. At the start of this volume, the author introduces the significant changes in both chemistry and biology since the days of alchemy and early scientific thought. Williams discusses the evolution of scientific techniques, particularly the transformation from alchemical practices to inductive methodologies in chemistry, noting key figures like Robert Boyle and George Ernst Stahl in the development of the phlogiston theory. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of foundational discoveries in modern chemistry, highlighting the gradual accumulation of knowledge and the intricate connections between various scientific advancements and discoveries, setting an intellectual backdrop for the comprehensive discussions that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science -- History Williams, Edward Huntington, 1868-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1708 43822 43822