Joseph Priestley

Broschiertes Buch

Life And Correspondence Of Joseph Priestley V1 (1831)

Beschreibung

The book ""Life and Correspondence of Joseph Priestley V1"" is a biography written by Joseph Priestley himself and published in 1831. It details the life of the famous English theologian, natural philosopher, and chemist, Joseph Priestley. The book covers his early life, education, and career as a minister, as well as his groundbreaking scientific discoveries in the fields of electricity, chemistry, and optics. The book also includes a collection of Priestley's personal correspondence with other prominent figures of his time, including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. These letters provide valuable insights into Priestley's personal life, his beliefs, and his relationships with other intellectuals of the Enlightenment era. Overall, ""Life and Correspondence of Joseph Priestley V1"" is a comprehensive and informative account of the life and work of one of the most influential figures of the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, and religion.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

English scientist, theologian, and political theorist Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) made numerous contributions to chemistry, physics, and philosophy. Priestley, who was raised in Birstall, West Yorkshire, attended local schools before going to Daventry Academy, where he became very interested in natural philosophy. Priestley made significant scientific advances. His greatest-known distxtery, made in 1774, was oxygen, which he dubbed "dephlogisticated air." His investigations into gases and their characteristics, which are detailed in "Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air," greatly enhanced our knowledge of chemistry. Priestley also studied nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide, among other gases. In addition to his scientific interests, Priestley was a prolific writer on theological and political topics as well as a dissident clergyman. He received criticism for his Unitarian beliefs and his perceived radical religious ideas. Priestley was a liberal and democratic idealist whose political writings shaped the early American history.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 440
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 633g
• ISBN-13: 9781437143256
• ISBN-10: 1437143253
• Artikelnr.: 25508349