Life Of Lavoisier

The Life of Lavoisier is a biographical book written by Mary Louise Foster. The book is about the life and achievements of Antoine Lavoisier, a French chemist who is widely regarded as the father of modern chemistry. The book provides a detailed account of Lavoisier's life, from his childhood and education to his groundbreaking work in chemistry and his tragic end during the French Revolution. The author also explores Lavoisier's personal life, including his marriage to Marie-Anne Pierrette Paulze, who played a crucial role in his scientific research. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of Lavoisier's contributions to the field of chemistry, including his discovery of the law of conservation of mass and his role in developing the metric system. Overall, The Life of Lavoisier is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science and the life of one of its most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.