James Cutbush, an American Chemist, 1788-1823

In "James Cutbush, an American Chemist, 1788-1823," Edgar Fahs Smith intricately chronicles the life and contributions of an often-overlooked figure in the history of American chemistry. Through meticulous research and a narrative style that combines both biographical detail and analytical insight, Smith delineates Cutbush's pioneering work during a formative era for the science in the United Stat...