"Heroes of Science: Chemists" by M. M. Pattison Muir is a journey through the past that shows how chemistry became the science we know today, telling stories of the people who made it happen. It starts with a time when chemistry wasn't clear and follows the steps early thinkers took to turn hunches into real knowledge, praising the scientists who pushed for careful testing and clear rules. Through the lives of important chemists, it mixes their personal stories with their big discoveries, showing how they changed our view of nature itself and the impact of their work. The book displays not only the progress of science but also the interesting lives of chemists in general.
Heroes of Science: Chemists
By M. M. Pattison (Matthew Moncrieff Pattison) Muir
Explore the exciting lives and ground-breaking achievements of the chemists who transformed a mysterious practice into a powerful science.
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Matthew Moncrieff Pattison Muir, FRSE, FCS (1848–1931) was a British chemist and author. He taught chemistry at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge and was head of the Caius Laboratory there. Although he published some research on bismuth compounds, he became known through his textbooks and history of science works.
Matthew Moncrieff Pattison Muir, FRSE, FCS (1848–1931) was a British chemist and author. He taught chemistry at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge and was head of the Caius Laboratory there. Although he published some research on bismuth compounds, he became known through his textbooks and history of science works.
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