Memoirs Of Joseph Priestley, To The Year 1795: With A Continuation, To The Time Of His Decease By His Son (1809) - Hardcover

by Joseph Priestley (Author)

Memoirs of Joseph Priestley, to the Year 1795: With a Continuation, to the Time of His Decease by His Son (1809) is a biographical work that details the life of Joseph Priestley, a renowned English scientist, theologian, and political theorist. The book was written by Priestley himself, and later continued by his son after his death. The memoirs cover Priestley's life from his childhood in England to his later years in America, where he spent the latter part of his life. The book provides a detailed account of Priestley's scientific and philosophical ideas, including his work on chemistry and his contributions to the development of the theory of oxygen.In addition to his scientific work, the memoirs also delve into Priestley's political and religious beliefs. He was a strong advocate for religious tolerance and political reform, and his ideas often put him at odds with the establishment of his time.Overall, Memoirs of Joseph Priestley, to the Year 1795: With a Continuation, to the Time of His Decease by His Son (1809) is a fascinating look into the life of one of the most important thinkers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It provides insight into his ideas and beliefs, as well as the historical context in which he lived.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.