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LoC No.: 21000246
Title: Priestley in America, 1794-1804
Note: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Hilary Caws-Elwitt, in honor of Peter James
Caws and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Smith, Edgar Fahs, 1854-1928
EBook No.: 20751
Published: Mar 6, 2007
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804
Subject: Chemists -- England -- Biography
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21000246
Title: Priestley in America, 1794-1804
Note: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Hilary Caws-Elwitt, in honor of Peter James
Caws and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Smith, Edgar Fahs, 1854-1928
EBook No.: 20751
Published: Mar 6, 2007
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804
Subject: Chemists -- England -- Biography
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.