The Life and Letters of Joseph Black

A fascinating look at the life of one of the greatest chemists of the 18th century, The Life and Letters of Joseph Black is both a biography and a scientific treatise. Drawing on Black's personal correspondence and scientific papers, Donnan and Ramsay offer a compelling portrait of a man who revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.

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