Henry Enfield Roscoe


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Now largely forgotten, Henry Enfield Roscoe was one of the most prominent chemists and educational reformers in Victorian Britain. His contributions include transforming Owens College into Victoria University, now the University of Manchester, campaigning for the reform of technical education, serving as the Liberal MP for South Manchester, and cofounding the Lister Institute of Preventative Medicine. In this detailed biography, authors Morris and Reed provide a timely and original contribution to the history of nineteenth-century British science and its relation to education, industry, and government policy, highlighting Roscoe's significant legacy as one of the leading scientists of his generation.







The Right Honourable Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe P.C., D.C.L., F.R.S


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T. E. Thorpe's book, 'The Right Honourable Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe P.C., D.C.L., F.R.S', offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable man, who devoted his life to science and civic action. Based on an obituary prepared by the Councils of the Royal and Chemical Societies, this book is a tribute to Henry Enfield Roscoe's distinguished career as a chemist and his contribution to the promotion of science. Through his research on vanadium and photochemistry, he paved the way for future advancements in the field. The book also sheds light on his role in the creation of Oxo, a popular food product. This biography is a fitting homage to a man whose life was marked by his generosity and commitment to making a positive impact on society.







The Life and Experiences of Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe, D C L , Ll D , F R S Written by Himself


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The Life & Experiences of Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe, D.C.L., LL.D., F.R.S. Written by Himself


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LIFE & EXPERIENCES OF SIR HENR


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.