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The book ""Josiah-Willard Gibbs (1908)"" by Pierre Duhem is a biography of the American physicist and mathematician Josiah Willard Gibbs. Gibbs was a pioneer in the field of thermodynamics and is considered one of the most important figures in the development of physical chemistry. Duhem's biography provides a detailed account of Gibbs' life and work, tracing his intellectual development and his contributions to science. The book includes discussions of Gibbs' major publications, including his influential treatise on thermodynamics, as well as his collaborations with other leading scientists of his time. Duhem also explores Gibbs' personal life, including his upbringing, education, and relationships with family and colleagues. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive portrait of a brilliant and influential scientist whose work continues to shape our understanding of the physical world.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.