02233cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500460014526400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750801890040852012040059753400450180165300250184685600430187199900170191451756UtSlPG20260610134207.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQD1 aThomson, Thomas,d1773-185214aThe History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-04-14  aProduced by MWS, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChemistry -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51756  c92590d92590