John Dalton (Classic Reprint): And the Rise of Modern Chemistry: And the Rise of Modern Chemistry (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the life of John Dalton, the thinker who helped build modern chemistry and physics.

This portrait blends his stubborn curiosity with his humble origins and lasting scientific impact.

From a Cumberland village to the laboratories of Manchester, this biography traces Dalton’s journey from a Quaker family home to the founder of modern chemistry. It highlights his lasting ideas, careful experiments, and the daily life that shaped a pioneer of atomic theory and the science that followed.

Alongside the science, the book reveals Dalton’s personal story—his perseverance as a learner, his quiet humor, and the sometimes dramatic reception of his ideas. It also touches on key moments, from his first lectures and barometric work to the recognition and honors he received later in life.

• How Dalton developed the atomic theory and contributed to the foundations of chemistry
• His early life, Quaker roots, and the rural beginnings that informed his thinking
• His methods, experiments, and the everyday details of a scientist’s life in the 18th and 19th centuries
• His legacy, recognition, and the stature he earned in Manchester and beyond

Ideal for readers of science history, biographies of great chemists, and anyone curious about how a single life helped shape two major fields.

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