John Dalton and the Rise of Modern Chemistry

ISBN-13: 9781444633573 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 220 str.

Henry E. Roscoe

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Originally published in 1895. This early works is a fascinating and informative look at early chemistry with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This is Henry E. Roscoes 1895 biography of English physicist John Dalton. John Dalton (1766 – 1844) was an English physicist, chemist and meteorologist. He is most famous for pioneering atomic theory, as well as his significant research relating to colour blindness. A fascinating and detailed biography, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in John Dalton and his significant contributions to science. Contents include: Early Life, Early years in Manchester, Daltons Colour-Blindness, Daltons Earlier Physical and Chemical Work, Daltons Daily life, Daltons Atomic Theory, The Atomic Theory (continued), Dalton in Later Life, Daltons Personal Characteristics, Last Years and Honours, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images.