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Political communities are constituted through the representation of their own origin. The Iroquois and the Athenians is a philosophical exploration of the material traces left by that constitutional act in the political practices of the classical Iroquois and Athenians. Tempering Kant with Nietzsche this work offers an account of political action that locates the roots of justice in its radical impossibility, an aporia in place of a foundation. Instead of mythical references to a state of ...

Chemistry, as an art, was practised thousands of years before the Christian era; as a science, it dates no further back than the middle of the seventeenth century. The monumental records of Egypt and the accounts left us by Herodotus and other writers show that the ancient Egyptians, among the earliest nations of whom we have any records, had a considerable knowledge of processes essentially chemical in their nature. Their priests were adepts in certain chemical arts, and chemical laborato...

Humphry Davy, Poet and Philosopher is a comprehensive biographical work that delves into the multifaceted life and achievements of Sir Humphry Davy, one of the most influential scientific minds of the early nineteenth century. The book traces Davy’s journey from his humble beginnings in Cornwall to his rise as a pioneering chemist, inventor, and thinker whose discoveries revolutionized the fields of chemistry and physics. It explores his groundbreaking experiments with gases, including the...

Joseph Priestley is a comprehensive biographical account that delves into the life, achievements, and enduring legacy of one of the eighteenth century’s most remarkable figures. Written by Thomas Edward Thorpe, this book offers an in-depth exploration of Priestley’s multifaceted career as a scientist, theologian, educator, and political thinker. The narrative traces Priestley’s humble beginnings in England, his early education, and his rise to prominence as a pioneering chemist, most notab...

In this short piece Thorpe discusses the Woodcock, a delectable dish in the mid nineteenth century. This piece highlights both knowledge of the bird and thought on hunting and wildlife preservation (or lack thereof) contemporary to the time.Thomas Bangs Thorpe 1815-1878 was an American antebellum humorist, painter, illustrator, and author best known for the short story "The Big Bear of Arkansas", which was first published in the periodical Spirit of the Times in 1841.

Thorpe looks at Duels and Duelists in this short piece from 1868, when the practice was still alive in some places. He covers mostly duels in America, although some European duels are mentioned.Thomas Bangs Thorpe 1815-1878 was an American antebellum humorist, painter, illustrator, and author best known for the short story "The Big Bear of Arkansas", which was first published in the periodical Spirit of the Times in 1841.

History of Chemistry Volume 2 (of 2): From 1850 to 1910 is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account that chronicles the remarkable advancements and transformative discoveries in the field of chemistry during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This volume, continuing from the first, delves into a period marked by rapid scientific progress, groundbreaking theories, and the emergence of modern chemical thought. Covering the years 1850 to 1910, the book explores the ...

In this short piece Thorpe discusses the Bobwhite, also known as the Virginia Quail-partridge. This piece describes the bird and its habits as well as highlighting mid nineteenth century thought on hunting and wildlife preservation.Thomas Bangs Thorpe 1815-1878 was an American antebellum humorist, painter, illustrator, and author best known for the short story "The Big Bear of Arkansas", which was first published in the periodical Spirit of the Times in 1841.

History of Chemistry Volume 1 (of 2): From the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the evolution of chemistry as a science. This volume traces the origins of chemical thought and practice from ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese, through the transformative periods of alchemy and early modern science. The narrative explores the philosophical and practical developments that shaped the...

The Right Honourable Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe P.C., D.C.L., F.R.S. A Biographical Sketch is a comprehensive and insightful account of the life and achievements of one of the most distinguished chemists and public figures of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This biographical sketch delves into the remarkable journey of Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe, chronicling his early life, education, and the influences that shaped his scientific career. The narrative explores Roscoe’s pioneering...

A history of the advances in chemistry, in the fields of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry from the mid-nineteenth century through the early 1900s. Included are brief biographical sketches of some early pioneers in the field such as Mendeleev, Liebig, Williamson, Dewar and others. Chapters covering the discovery of new elements, the developing understanding of structure, properties and reactivity, the beginnings of practical organic synthesis and the early work on stereoisomerism s...

When was radium discovered? Who are Dmitri Mendeleev and Glenn T. Seaborg? Who discovered uranium's radioactivity? Which element is useful for dating the age of Earth? And why doesn't gold have a scientific name?30-Second Elements presents you with the very foundations of chemical knowledge, explaining concisely the 50 most significant chemical elements.This book uses helpful glossaries and tables to fast track your knowledge of the other 68 elements and the relationships bet...