Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley is a two-volume book that contains the life story of Joseph Priestley, an English chemist, theologian, and political theorist. The first volume covers his life up to the year 1795, while the second volume is a continuation of his story until the time of his death. The book is written by Priestley's son and provides a detailed account of his father's life, including his scientific discoveries, religious beliefs, and political views. The book also discusses Priestley's involvement in the American Revolution and his controversial views on religion, which led to his persecution and exile from England. Overall, Memoirs of Dr. Joseph Priestley is an insightful and informative account of the life of a remarkable man who made significant contributions to science, religion, and politics.And Observations On His Writings, To Which Are Added, Four Posthumous Discourses.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.
