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Focusing on the Muspratt family, this study explores their significant role in the development of the chemical industry in Liverpool, particularly through James Muspratt's pioneering use of the Leblanc Process for large-scale alkali production. The book highlights the family's broader contributions to Victorian and Edwardian culture, encompassing politics, education, art, literature, and theatre. It is the first comprehensive examination of their collective history and entrepreneurial spirit in both chemical manufacturing and various other pursuits.
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Entrepreneurial Ventures in Chemistry, Peter Reed
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- 2015
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- Title
- Entrepreneurial Ventures in Chemistry
- Subtitle
- The Muspratts of Liverpool, 1793-1934
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Reed
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781472449788
- Description
- Focusing on the Muspratt family, this study explores their significant role in the development of the chemical industry in Liverpool, particularly through James Muspratt's pioneering use of the Leblanc Process for large-scale alkali production. The book highlights the family's broader contributions to Victorian and Edwardian culture, encompassing politics, education, art, literature, and theatre. It is the first comprehensive examination of their collective history and entrepreneurial spirit in both chemical manufacturing and various other pursuits.