Palissy The Potter V1: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162977409)

Palissy The Potter V1: The Life Of Bernard Palissy Of Saintes, His Labors And Discoveries In Art And Science is a biographical book about the life and work of Bernard Palissy, a French potter and scientist who lived in the 16th century. The book is authored by Palissy himself and provides a detailed account of his life, from his early years in Saintes to his later years in Paris.The book explores Palissy's passion for pottery and his quest to discover the secret of making enamel. It also delves into his scientific experiments and discoveries, including his study of fossils and his theories on geology and the formation of the earth.Palissy The Potter V1 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of science and art, as well as those who are curious about the life of one of the most influential potters of the Renaissance era. The book is written in a clear and engaging style and is sure to captivate readers with its rich detail and vivid descriptions.In Two Volumes. With An Outline Of His Philosophical Doctrines And A Translation Of Illustrative Selections From His Works By Morley.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.

Author: Bernard Palissy
ISBN-10: 116297740X
ISBN-13: 9781162977409
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d