Knight of the White Eagle a Biography of Sir Benjamin Thompson Count Rumford 1753 1814 by Sparrow W J (9 results)

Hardcover. Ehemaliges Bibliotheksexemplar. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardback. Shelf wear to edges of D/J. From the Royal Society of Arts Library with the words ' Withdrawn from RSA Library' to sticker to inside cover. This book, based in part on correspondence, both private and State, and on Rumford's own publications and diaries, gives a scholarly account of his personality and achievements and stresses his lasting contribution to scientific and techonological advance. it races Rumford's career as soldier, man-of-affaits, scientist, technologist, philanthropist and educationalist against a background of the history and ideas of eighteenth-century England, France and Bavaria. His arrogant assertions often drew ridicule from his contemporaries, but he was one of the first to realise the importance of applied science. His inventions - whether domestic fire-places, stoves, lamps, cannons, carriage wheels or thermometers - were invariably practical. Rumford was a pioneer in the integration of science and society whose proper recognition is long overdue. Illustrated. 302 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. top of page block dyed dark blue as issued. Some edge wear to top and bottom of largely bright orange jacket and spine, some faint coffee splashes to top front jacket, corners slightly rubbed and bruised, a few faint spots to page fore edges, not price clipped (50s), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy for its age, in bright unfaded jacket. 302pp. A biography and appraisal of the work of British American physicist and engineer Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814). He is now principally known for his advances in kitchen and stove design, his opposition to the air pollution of open stoves and ranges, which caused the death of many famous chefs in early middle age, and his concern for the poor. Wilfred James Sparrow (1906-65), was a self taught teacher, writer on the history of science and Professor of Physics at Birmingham University.

First edition. Erasure mark on front free end paper; binding tight; dust jacket a little worn at edges. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in Good dust jacket.

Condition: Good. 1964. First Published. 301 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages and plates are lightly tanned throughout. Previous owner's inscriptions to front free endpaper and rear pastedown. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Pen inscription to front flap. Light tanning to spine and edges. Sticker to front panel.

1st. Edn. 302pp. Black & white plates, text figures. A very good copy in slightly worn wrapper.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 301 pages illustrations, facsimiles, portraits 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-289). Subjects; Rumford, Benjamin Graf von 1753-1814. Rumford, Benjamin Thompson von 1753-1814. Rumford, Benjamin Thompson von. Rumford, Benjamin Graf von. Rumford, B. T. Physics United States History. Physicists United States Biography. Scientists Great Britain ; Biography. Science Great Britain History 18th century. Physicists ; Biography. Scientists ; Biography. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 301 pages; Physical desc. : 301 p. : illus. , facsims. , ports. ; 24 cm. Bibliography: p. 285-[289]. Subject: Rumford, Benjamin, Graf von (1753-1814) . Physicists - United States - Biography. 1 Kg.