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100 1 _aThomson, Thomas,
_d1773-1852
245 1 4 _aThe History of Chemistry, Volume 2 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-14
508 _aProduced by MWS, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChemistry -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51756
999 _c92590
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