Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley : To the year 1795, written by himself: with…
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"Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley : To the year 1795, written by himself" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The memoir centers around Dr. Joseph Priestley, a renowned intellectual and scientist of his time, chronicling his life experiences, personal beliefs, struggles, and contributions to the fields of religion and science. As the memoir unfolds, readers will gain insight into his upbringing, education, and the noteworthy pursuits that defined
his influential career. At the start of the memoir, Dr. Priestley reflects on his early life, recounting the significant influence of his family, particularly his mother and aunt, in shaping his values. He describes his childhood in Yorkshire, the loss of his mother, and his subsequent education in various disciplines, including theology and languages. Priestley illustrates his gradual transition from Calvinism to more liberal religious views as he encounters diverse opinions and experiences around him, leading to a rich intellectual journey characterized by ongoing inquiry and self-reflection. This opening portion sets the stage for an exploration of Priestley's contributions to both philosophy and science, as he aims to promote virtue and piety throughout his narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Christie, William, 1748-1823 |
| Contributor | Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839 |
| Contributor | Priestley, Joseph, 1768-1833 |
| LoC No. | 04005719 |
| Title | Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley : To the year 1795, written by himself: with a continuation, to the time of his decease, by his son, Joseph Priestley: and observations on his writings, by Thomas Cooper, President Judge of the 4th. district of Pennsylvania: and the Rev. William Christie. |
| Original Publication | Northumberland: John Binns, 1806. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QD: Science: Chemistry |
| Subject | Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804 |
| Subject | Chemists -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75111 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75111-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 321 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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