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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

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ISBN10: 1164480103
ISBN13: 9781164480105
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dr. Samuel Guthrie, Discoverer Of Chloroform: Manufacturer Of Percussion Pellets, Industrial Chemist 1782-1848 is a biography written by Jesse Randolph Pawling. The book details the life and career of Dr. Samuel Guthrie, an American chemist and physician who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry during the 19th century. Guthrie is primarily known for his discovery of chloroform, a powerful anesthetic that revolutionized surgery and medicine. The book also highlights Guthrie's work as a manufacturer of percussion pellets, which were used in firearms, and his contributions to the industrial chemistry industry. The biography includes information about Guthrie's personal life, his education, and his professional achievements. It is a comprehensive account of the life of a significant figure in the history of chemistry and medicine.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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