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100 1 _aThorpe, T. E.
_q(Thomas Edward),
_d1845-1925
245 1 4 _aThe Right Honourable Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe P.C., D.C.L., F.R.S. :
_bA Biographical Sketch
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-02-14
508 _aProduced by Sonya Schermann 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 Right Honourable Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe P.C., D.C.L., F.R.S." by T. E. Thorpe is a biographical sketch written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and significant contributions of Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe, a notable figure in the field of chemistry and education. It highlights his pioneering role in establishing Owens College, his involvement with the Royal Institution, and his efforts to advance scientific inquiry and education in Britain. The opening of the biography introduces William Roscoe, Henry’s grandfather, who played an impactful role in Liverpool's intellectual and cultural life. Thorpe outlines how William was a man of humble beginnings but rose to prominence through his literary and civic engagements, such as his opposition to the slave trade. The text then transitions into the life of Henry Enfield Roscoe, detailing his birth, education, and the familial influences that shaped his academic pursuits and character. This foundational understanding sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Roscoe's achievements in science and education as the biography progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRoscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56569
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