Life Of Thomas Young, M.D.

By George Peacock

Book Overview

The book ""Life of Thomas Young, M.D."" by George Peacock is a comprehensive biography of the renowned British physician and polymath, Thomas Young. The book details the life and achievements of Young, who is considered one of the most brilliant scientists of the 19th century. Young's contributions to various fields, including physics, optics, medicine, and linguistics, are explored in-depth, along with his personal life and relationships. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Young's work on the decipherment of the Rosetta Stone, which played a crucial role in unlocking the secrets of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Overall, ""Life of Thomas Young, M.D."" is a fascinating and insightful account of the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of science.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163637742
• ISBN13: 9781163637746
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"