02163cam a22003253u 4500 20751 UtSlPG 20260610133458.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21000246 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QD Smith, Edgar Fahs, 1854-1928 Priestley in America, 1794-1804 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-03-06 Produced by Hilary Caws-Elwitt, in honor of Peter James Caws and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Priestley in America, 1794-1804" by Edgar Fahs Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and contributions of the prominent scientist Joseph Priestley during his time in America after fleeing persecution in England. It likely details his scientific achievements, interactions with notable figures of the time, and the personal challenges he faced while trying to continue his work in a new country." "The opening of the text introduces the motivation behind this exploration of Priestley's life in America, emphasizing his importance to the field of chemistry and his influence on younger American chemists during his exile. The author reflects on his admiration for Priestley and outlines the significant milestones of his life, including discoveries in chemistry like that of carbon monoxide and his various contributions to science and philosophy. It paints a picture of Priestley as a man deeply engaged in intellectual pursuits while navigating the challenges of exile and the political climate of his time." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804 Chemists -- England -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20751 61986 61986