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Joseph Priestley : revolutions of the eighteenth century
Joseph Priestley revolutions of the eighteenth century Author:F. W. Gibbs Today it is rare for a man, especially a scientist, to become famous in more than one field at once. Joseph Priestly (1733-1804), on the other hand, preferred to think of himself, not as an expert, but as something more exciting-- an adventurer in science and in the universal search for truth. — He is now remembered chiefly for his work in chemis... more »try and electricity, but was also a pioneer in education, earned a reputation for his wide knowledge of ancient and modern languages, was a religious leader, and a champion of freedom in all its forms.« less