Stephen Hales An Eighteenth Century Biography [Paperback]

Originally published in 1929, this book presents a comprehensive biography of the clergyman, scientific pioneer and philanthropist Stephen Hales (16771761).Originally published in 1929, this book presents a comprehensive biography of the clergyman, scientific pioneer and philanthropist Stephen Hales (16771761). Aimed at the general reader, together with botanists and physiologists, the text was produced to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Hales.Originally published in 1929, this book presents a comprehensive biography of the clergyman, scientific pioneer and philanthropist Stephen Hales (16771761). Aimed at the general reader, together with botanists and physiologists, the text was produced to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Hales.Originally published in 1929, this book presents a comprehensive biography of the clergyman, scientific pioneer and philanthropist Stephen Hales (16771761). Aimed at the general reader, together with botanists and physiologists, the text was produced upon instruction from the Masters and Fellows of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Hales. Illustrative figures and notes are incorporated throughout. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in the life and works of Hales or the history of science.1. The family of Hales. Corpus Christi College. The Master and Fellows. Election to a fellowship. Holy orders. The University of Cambridge. William Stukeley. A country living; 2. Animal physiology. Blood pressure. Cardiac output. Blood flow through the tissues. Muscular movement. The spinal reflex; 3. Perpetual curate of Teddington. Parish work. Rector of Farringdon. Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society; 4. The physiology of plants. The flow of sap. Transpiration and capillarity. Root pressure. Papers to the Royal Society; 5. Science and religion. The growth of plants. The ossification of bone. Marriage. His wife dies; 6. Respiration and comlóO