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100 1 _aSmith, Edgar Fahs,
_d1854-1928
245 1 0 _aPriestley in America, 1794-1804
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-03-06
508 _aProduced by Hilary Caws-Elwitt, in honor of Peter James Caws and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPriestley, Joseph, 1733-1804
653 _aChemists -- England -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20751
999 _c61986
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