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Stephen Hales: An Eighteenth Century Biography

  • Paperback
  • 296 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm

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For history enthusiasts and science lovers alike

Reveals the inspiring life of a scientific pioneer

You will gain insight into Hales' impactful legacy

Explore the life of Stephen Hales, a clergyman and innovator.

Originally published in 1929, this book presents a comprehensive biography of the clergyman, scientific pioneer and philanthropist Stephen Hales (1677-1761). Aimed at the general reader, together with botanists and physiologists, the text was produced upon instruction from the Masters and Fellows of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Hales. Illustrative figures and notes are incorporated throughout. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in the life and works of Hales or the history of science.
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  • Title

    Stephen Hales: An Eighteenth Century Biography

  • Author

    A. E. Clark-kennedy

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    February 2015

  • Weight

    377g

  • Page Count

    296

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9781107475229

  • ISBN-10

    1107475228

  • Eden Code

    5025512