Author: A. E. W. Marsh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Calne (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
A History of the Borough and Town of Calne, and Some Account of the Villages, Etc., in Its Vicinity
Author: A. E. W. Marsh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Calne (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Calne (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
A history of the borough and town of Calne
Author: A. E. W. Marsh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Calne (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Calne (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
The Antiquary
Author: Edward Walford
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Monograph Series
Author: Statens etnografiska museum (Sweden)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The Enlightened Joseph Priestley
Author: Robert E. Schofield
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 0271046244
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) is one of the major figures of the English Enlightenment. A contemporary and friend of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, he exceeded even these polymaths in the breadth of his curiosity and learning. Yet no one has attempted an all-inclusive biography of Priestley, probably because he was simply too many persons for anyone easily to comprehend in a single study. Robert Schofield has devoted a lifetime of scholarship to this task. The result is a magisterial book, covering the life and works of Priestley during the critical first forty years of his life. Although Priestley is best known as a chemist, this book is considerably more than a study in the history of science. As any good biographer must, Schofield has thoroughly studied the many activities in which Priestley was engaged. Among them are theology, electricity, chemistry, politics, English grammar, rhetoric, and educational philosophy. Schofield situates Priestley, the provincial dissenter, within the social, political, and intellectual contexts of his day and examines all the works Priestley wrote and published during this period. Schofield singles out the first forty years of Priestley's life because these were the years of preparation and trial during which Priestley qualified for the achievements that were to make him famous. The discovery of oxygen, the defenses of Unitarianism, and the political liberalism that characterize the mature Priestley - all are foreshadowed in the young Priestley. A brief epilogue looks ahead to the next thirty years when Priestley was forced out of England and settled in Pennsylvania, the subject of Schofield's next book. But this volume stands alone as thedefinitive study of the making of Joseph Priestley.
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 0271046244
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) is one of the major figures of the English Enlightenment. A contemporary and friend of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, he exceeded even these polymaths in the breadth of his curiosity and learning. Yet no one has attempted an all-inclusive biography of Priestley, probably because he was simply too many persons for anyone easily to comprehend in a single study. Robert Schofield has devoted a lifetime of scholarship to this task. The result is a magisterial book, covering the life and works of Priestley during the critical first forty years of his life. Although Priestley is best known as a chemist, this book is considerably more than a study in the history of science. As any good biographer must, Schofield has thoroughly studied the many activities in which Priestley was engaged. Among them are theology, electricity, chemistry, politics, English grammar, rhetoric, and educational philosophy. Schofield situates Priestley, the provincial dissenter, within the social, political, and intellectual contexts of his day and examines all the works Priestley wrote and published during this period. Schofield singles out the first forty years of Priestley's life because these were the years of preparation and trial during which Priestley qualified for the achievements that were to make him famous. The discovery of oxygen, the defenses of Unitarianism, and the political liberalism that characterize the mature Priestley - all are foreshadowed in the young Priestley. A brief epilogue looks ahead to the next thirty years when Priestley was forced out of England and settled in Pennsylvania, the subject of Schofield's next book. But this volume stands alone as thedefinitive study of the making of Joseph Priestley.
A History of the Borough and Town of Calne, and Some Account of the Villages, Etc., in Its Vicinity
Author: A E W Marsh
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020774188
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Marsh's well-researched and entertaining history of Calne, a market town in Wiltshire, England, covers the settlement from prehistoric times to the 19th century. Marsh delves into the geology, archaeology, architecture, industries, people, and events that defined Calne's character and fortunes. He includes many anecdotes, legends, and biographies that bring the past to life. Whether you are a descendant of Calne, a lover of English towns, or a historian in search of a good story, this book is a valuable addition to your library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020774188
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Marsh's well-researched and entertaining history of Calne, a market town in Wiltshire, England, covers the settlement from prehistoric times to the 19th century. Marsh delves into the geology, archaeology, architecture, industries, people, and events that defined Calne's character and fortunes. He includes many anecdotes, legends, and biographies that bring the past to life. Whether you are a descendant of Calne, a lover of English towns, or a historian in search of a good story, this book is a valuable addition to your library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine
Author: Edward Hungerford Goddard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Includes proceedings of the annual general meetings of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Includes proceedings of the annual general meetings of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society.
Monthly Bulletin of Books Added to the Public Library of the City of Boston
Author: Boston Public Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boston (Mass.)
Languages : en
Pages : 948
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Boston (Mass.)
Languages : en
Pages : 948
Book Description
The Development of Transportation in Modern England
Author: William T. Jackman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inland navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inland navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The Development of Transport in Modern England
Author: William T. Jackman
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780714613260
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
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Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780714613260
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
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