The Discovery Of Oxygen: Experiments By Joseph Priestley, 1775 (1912)

By Joseph Priestley and Priestley Joseph

Book Overview

""The Discovery of Oxygen: Experiments by Joseph Priestley, 1775"" is a historical book written by Joseph Priestley himself and published in 1912. The book is a detailed account of Priestley's experiments that led to the discovery of oxygen in 1775. It provides a comprehensive description of the scientific method used by Priestley, including his observations, hypotheses, and experiments. The book begins with an introduction to Priestley's background, his interest in chemistry, and his experiments on gases. It then delves into his discovery of oxygen and the various experiments he conducted to prove its existence. The book also includes a detailed description of the apparatus and materials used by Priestley in his experiments.The book is written in a scientific and technical language, but it is accessible to readers with a basic understanding of chemistry. It provides a fascinating insight into the scientific thinking and methods of the 18th century, and the importance of Priestley's discovery of oxygen in the development of modern chemistry. Overall, ""The Discovery of Oxygen: Experiments by Joseph Priestley, 1775"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of chemistry. It is a valuable resource for students, scientists, and historians alike.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: 1163997811
• ISBN13: 9781163997819
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"