Mendeleyev: The Story Of A Great Scientist

By Daniel Q. Posin

Book Overview

Mendeleyev: The Story Of A Great Scientist is a biographical book written by Daniel Q. Posin. The book tells the story of the life and work of Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleyev, a Russian chemist who is best known for his development of the periodic table of elements. The book explores Mendeleyev's early life and education, his scientific discoveries and contributions, and his personal life and relationships. The author provides a detailed account of Mendeleyev's work on the periodic table, including his struggle to organize the elements into a coherent system and his eventual success in creating a table that is still used by scientists today. The book also delves into Mendeleyev's other scientific achievements, including his work on gas densities and his contributions to the study of petroleum. Throughout the book, the author paints a vivid picture of Mendeleyev's personality and character, revealing him to be a complex and fascinating figure. Overall, Mendeleyev: The Story Of A Great Scientist is a compelling biography that offers a fascinating look at the life and work of one of the most important scientists of the 19th century.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: 1163182834
• ISBN13: 9781163182833
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"