This book is a biography of Joseph Priestley, a renowned scientist, theologian, and political theorist. Rutt provides a detailed account of Priestley's life and the impact of his contributions to various fields. The book also includes many of Priestley's letters and other correspondences, providing insights into his personality and relationships. This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the Enlightenment era and the key figures of its time. 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 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. 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.