""Robert Boyle, Founder of Modern Chemistry"" by Harry Sootin is a biography of the famous Irish chemist, Robert Boyle. The book covers Boyle's life from his early years in Ireland to his later years in England, where he became an important figure in the scientific community. The author explores Boyle's contributions to the field of chemistry, including his development of Boyle's Law, which describes the relationship between pressure and volume in gases. Sootin also delves into Boyle's personal life, including his religious beliefs and his relationships with other scientists of his time. The book is written in an accessible style and includes numerous illustrations and photographs. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of chemistry and the lives of great scientists.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.