Bøger af Joseph Priestley

Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley Volume 2 is a book that chronicles the life and work of the renowned scientist and theologian, Joseph Priestley. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the period up to the year 1795, and the second part continuing the story up to the time of his death. The book is written by Priestley's son, who provides a detailed and intimate account of his father's life, including his childhood, education, scientific discoveries, religious beliefs, and political views. The book also includes a wealth of information about the social and political context of Priestley's time, including the French Revolution, the American Revolution, and the rise of industrialization. Overall, Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley Volume 2 is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important figures of the Enlightenment era.And Observations On His Writings, To Which Are Added, Four Posthumous Discourses.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.