Bøger af Edgar Fahs Smith

Chemistry In Old Philadelphia is a historical book written by Edgar Fahs Smith in 1919. The book explores the history of chemistry in Philadelphia from the colonial period to the early 20th century. It provides a comprehensive account of the development of chemistry in Philadelphia, including the establishment of chemical societies, the founding of chemical industries, and the contributions of notable chemists such as Joseph Priestley, Robert Hare, and John Fries Frazer. The book also discusses the role of chemistry in the American Revolution and the Civil War, as well as the impact of chemistry on medicine, agriculture, and industry. Overall, Chemistry In Old Philadelphia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of chemistry in America.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.