Heroes Of Science Chemists

Reproduction of the original: Heroes of Science by M. M. Pattison Muir

As we trace the development of any branch of natural knowledge we find that there has been a gradual progress from vague and fanciful to accurate and definite views of Nature. We find that as man's conceptions of natural phenomena become more accurate they also for a time become more limited, but that this limitation is necessary in order that facts may be correctly classified, and so there may be laid the basis for generalizations which, being definite, shall also be capable of expansion. At first Nature is strange; she is full of wonderful and fearful appearances. Man is overwhelmed by the sudden and apparently irregular outbreaks of storms, by the capricious freaks of thunder and lightning, by the awful and unannounced devastations of the volcano or the earthquake; he believes himself to be surrounded by an invisible array of beings more powerful than himself, but, like himself, changeable in their moods and easily provoked to anger. After a time he begins to find that it is possible to trace points of connection between some of the appearances which had so overpowered or perplexed him.

Heroes of Science: Chemists, authored by M. M. Pattison Muir, is a captivating tribute to the brilliant minds who have shaped the field of chemistry. Muir's engaging narrative celebrates the groundbreaking discoveries and innovations of chemists throughout history, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of scientific exploration. From early alchemists to modern chemists, this book pays homage to the individuals whose work has transformed our understanding of matter and the natural world.

Excerpt from Heroes of Science Chemists This method of treatment, if properly conducted, exhibits the advances made in science as intimately connected with the lives and characters Of those who studied it, and also impresses on the reader the continuity of the progress Of natural knowledge. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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