A History Of The Daubeny Laboratory, Magdalen College, Oxford (1904)

""A History of the Daubeny Laboratory, Magdalen College, Oxford"" is a book written by Robert Theodore Gunther in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and development of the Daubeny Laboratory, which was an important scientific institution located in Magdalen College, Oxford. The laboratory was named after Charles Daubeny, a renowned botanist and chemist who was instrumental in its founding. The book covers the history of the laboratory from its inception in the mid-19th century to the time of its publication. It describes the various scientific research projects that were conducted in the laboratory, including studies in botany, chemistry, and physics. The book also provides biographical information about the scientists who worked in the laboratory, including their achievements and contributions to the field of science.In addition to its scientific content, the book also provides a detailed account of the social and political context in which the laboratory was established. It describes the various challenges and obstacles that the laboratory faced, including financial difficulties and opposition from conservative members of the academic community.Overall, ""A History of the Daubeny Laboratory, Magdalen College, Oxford"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the development of scientific research in the 19th century, and the role that institutions like the Daubeny Laboratory played in advancing scientific knowledge.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.