""Borderland of the Unknown: The Life Story of Gilbert Newton Lewis, One of the World's Great Scientists"" by Arthur Lachman is a comprehensive biography of the renowned American chemist Gilbert Newton Lewis. The book chronicles the life and work of Lewis, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential chemists of the 20th century. The book begins with Lewis's childhood in Massachusetts and follows his academic journey to Harvard University, where he earned his PhD in chemistry. Lewis went on to become a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he made groundbreaking contributions to the field of physical chemistry. Throughout the book, Lachman explores Lewis's scientific achievements, including his work on the nature of chemical bonding, the development of the Lewis acid-base theory, and his pioneering research on thermodynamics. The author also delves into Lewis's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Lewis and his relationships with other scientists, such as Irving Langmuir and Linus Pauling. In addition to exploring Lewis's scientific and personal life, ""Borderland of the Unknown"" also examines the broader social and cultural context in which he lived and worked. Lachman discusses the impact of World War I and II on Lewis's research, as well as the political and social climate of the early 20th century. Overall, ""Borderland of the Unknown"" provides a fascinating and in-depth look at the life and legacy of Gilbert Newton Lewis, shedding light on one of the most important scientific figures of the modern era.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.
