| John Dalton and the Rise of Modern Chemistry Contributor(s): Roscoe, Henry Enfield (Author) |
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ISBN: 1444633570 ISBN-13: 9781444633573 Publisher: Boucher Press OUR PRICE: $22.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s 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. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Chemistry - General |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.63 lbs) 220 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This is Henry E. Roscoe's 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', 'Dalton's Colour-Blindness', 'Dalton's Earlier Physical and Chemical Work', 'Dalton's Daily life', 'Dalton's Atomic Theory', 'The Atomic Theory (continued)', 'Dalton in Later Life', 'Dalton's 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. |