The Life Of Joseph Priestly: With Critical Observations On His Works (1804)

By John Corry

Book Overview

The Life of Joseph Priestly: With Critical Observations on His Works is a biography of the renowned 18th-century English scientist, theologian, and political theorist Joseph Priestly. The book was written by John Corry and originally published in 1804. The biography provides a comprehensive account of Priestly's life, from his birth in 1733 to his death in 1804. It covers his early education and his career as a minister, as well as his groundbreaking scientific discoveries and his controversial political views. Corry's biography also includes critical observations on Priestly's works, including his scientific experiments and his writings on theology and politics. Corry evaluates Priestly's contributions to various fields and provides his own analysis of their significance. Overall, The Life of Joseph Priestly: With Critical Observations on His Works is a detailed and insightful biography of one of the most influential figures of the 18th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a man who made significant contributions to science, theology, and politics.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164842099
• ISBN13: 9781164842095
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"