Robert Boyle : $b A biography

"Robert Boyle: A Biography" by Flora Masson is a story that chronicles the world of Robert Boyle, born in 1626 into the noble household of the Earl of Cork, and how his family life influenced his path toward becoming a pivotal chemist during the scientific revolution. The book portrays not only Boyle's character but also his influential work and the historical conditions of the time while exploring his upbringing, family and environment for clues about his role in shaping modern science. The author describes how the Earl of Cork's aspirations influenced his son’s life and examines the family's trials, ambitions, and social standing set against the changing landscape of scientific thought in the early modern period.