James Woodhouse

A Pioneer In Chemistry 1770-1809

von Edgar F Smith

312 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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""James Woodhouse: A Pioneer in Chemistry 1770-1809"" is a biographical account of the life and work of James Woodhouse, an American chemist and physician who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book, written by Edgar F. Smith, provides a comprehensive overview of Woodhouse's contributions to the field of chemistry, including his work on the synthesis of organic compounds and his investigations into the properties of gases. The book begins with an introduction to Woodhouse's early life and education, including his studies at the University of Pennsylvania and his time as a medical student in Edinburgh. It then explores his early experiments in chemistry, which focused on the analysis of mineral waters and the preparation of various chemical compounds. The bulk of the book is devoted to Woodhouse's work on the synthesis of organic compounds, including his discovery of the process of ""dry distillation"" and his development of methods for preparing various organic acids. The book also covers his investigations into the properties of gases, including his discovery of the gas now known as nitrous oxide, or ""laughing gas."" Throughout the book, Smith provides a detailed account of the scientific and social context in which Woodhouse worked, including the development of chemistry as a discipline and the political and economic changes that were taking place in America and Europe during this period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of chemistry, the development of science in America, or the life and work of James Woodhouse himself.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.