Heroes of Science: Chemists by M. M. Pattison Muir
QR code
"Heroes of Science: Chemists" by M. M. Pattison Muir is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the development of chemistry from its early, indistinct roots in alchemy to its establishment as a science, highlighting key figures whose contributions shaped the field. Through selected biographies, the book illustrates not only the scientific advancements but also the personal lives and characteristics of notable chemists. The opening of
the book presents the author's intent to outline the progression of chemistry, emphasizing the shift from vague understandings to accurate scientific principles. Muir discusses the early practitioners who engaged in what could be considered a rudimentary form of chemistry and traces the evolution of thought leading to the invaluable inductive method championed by figures such as Black, Priestley, and Lavoisier. The text introduces the theme of intertwining science and the lives of pivotal chemists, setting the stage for an exploration of how these individuals contributed to the broader understanding of natural phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Muir, M. M. Pattison (Matthew Moncrieff Pattison), 1848-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Heroes of Science: Chemists |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Albert László, P. G. Máté, Josephine Paolucci, |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QD: Science: Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry -- History |
| Subject | Chemists |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38246 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38246-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 448 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!