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Dr. Samuel Guthrie, Discoverer Of Chloroform: Manufacturer Of Percussion Pellets, Industrial Chemist 1782-1848

Dr. Samuel Guthrie, Discoverer Of Chloroform: Manufacturer Of Percussion Pellets, Industrial Chemist 1782-1848

Pawling, Jesse Randolph

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19th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163170275
ISBN13: 9781163170274
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled Dr. Samuel Guthrie, Discoverer Of Chloroform: Manufacturer Of Percussion Pellets, Industrial Chemist 1782-1848 is a biography of the life and achievements of Dr. Samuel Guthrie. The author of the book is Jesse Randolph Pawling. Dr. Guthrie was a prominent figure in the field of chemistry and industrial manufacturing during the early 19th century. He is best known for his discovery of chloroform, a powerful anesthetic used in surgical procedures.The book provides a detailed account of Dr. Guthrie's life, from his early years growing up in Massachusetts to his later years as a successful industrial chemist. The author discusses Guthrie's education and training in chemistry, as well as his early experiments and discoveries. The book also explores his work as a manufacturer of percussion pellets, which were used in firearms during the 1800s.Throughout the book, the author highlights Dr. Guthrie's contributions to the field of chemistry and his impact on the industrial manufacturing industry. The book also provides insights into the social and economic climate of the time, including the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and inventors during the early 19th century.Overall, Dr. Samuel Guthrie, Discoverer Of Chloroform: Manufacturer Of Percussion Pellets, Industrial Chemist 1782-1848 is an informative and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and achievements of a prominent figure in the history of chemistry and industrial manufacturing.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.

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