Project Gutenberg 2008-02-27 Public domain in the USA. 210 Smith, Edgar Fahs 1854 1928 Smith, Edgar F. 19019938 James Cutbush, an American Chemist, 1788-1823 Produced by Diane Monico and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "James Cutbush, an American Chemist, 1788-1823" by Edgar Fahs Smith is a biography published in the early 20th century. This book details the life and contributions of James Cutbush, a notable figure in the development of American chemistry during a formative period for the nation. The narrative provides insights into Cutbush's work in pyrotechnics, his educational pursuits, and his dedication to the application of chemistry to everyday life, showcasing how he sought to bring scientific knowledge to public consciousness. The book presents a thorough examination of Cutbush's life, highlighting his role as a chemist and educator at a time when the field was just beginning to flourish in the United States. It chronicles his early exploits in chemical experimentation, his contributions to pyrotechnics, and his influence in various scientific societies. Through detailed anecdotes and historical context, Smith illustrates Cutbush’s efforts to make chemistry practical and accessible to the general public and discusses his various roles, including his presidency at the Columbian Chemical Society and his teaching at West Point. Despite his untimely death at a young age, Cutbush's legacy as a pioneer in American chemistry is captured through this detailed account of his accomplishments and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Chemists -- United States -- Biography Cutbush, James, 1788-1823 CT QD Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry 110438 2025-10-10T08:40:17.355593 text/html 108641 2008-02-27T15:41:02 text/html 128788 2025-10-10T08:40:23.295553 application/epub+zip 128226 2025-10-10T08:40:20.514537 application/epub+zip 108500 2025-10-10T08:40:19.356560 application/epub+zip 272337 2025-10-10T08:40:25.177541 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260285 2025-10-10T08:40:22.477575 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230806 2022-09-11T11:30:40.658741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98100 2025-10-10T08:40:17.051586 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97903 2008-02-27T15:41:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97901 2008-02-27T15:41:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21107 2025-10-10T08:40:25.303529 application/rdf+xml 16674 2025-10-10T08:40:19.862549 image/jpeg 3778 2025-10-10T08:40:19.610527 image/jpeg 36849 2008-02-27T15:41:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 39827 2008-02-27T15:41:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 36826 2008-02-27T15:41:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 123851 2025-10-10T08:40:17.365555 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia