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Priestley In America, 1794-1804

Priestley In America, 1794-1804

Smith, Edgar F.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1163838241
ISBN13: 9781163838242
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Priestley in America, 1794-1804 is a book written by Edgar F. Smith that explores the life and experiences of Joseph Priestley during his ten-year stay in the United States. Joseph Priestley was a renowned scientist, theologian, and political figure who played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book delves into the reasons why Priestley left England and settled in America, as well as the impact his ideas and teachings had on American society during this period. It examines his interactions with prominent figures such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, and how his scientific and theological beliefs influenced their own ideas and actions.The book also explores the challenges Priestley faced during his time in America, including the hostility he encountered from some religious and political groups due to his controversial views on religion and politics. It provides a detailed account of his lectures, publications, and scientific experiments, and how they contributed to the development of American science and culture.Overall, Priestley in America, 1794-1804 is a comprehensive and insightful account of Joseph Priestley's life and legacy in the United States, and sheds light on the important role he played in shaping American intellectual and cultural history.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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