From Sunlight To Insight: Jan Ingenhousz, The Discovery Of Photosynthesis (magiels, Geerdt) 408 P., Paperback

An unexpectedly fresh look at the world of the Enlightenment and the science of
the 18th century, this fascinating book introduces Jan IngenHousz, the little-
known discoverer of photosynthesis. Written for a general audience, the story
provides a view into everyday life in the decades before and after the French
revolution--even as it pursues the mysteries surrounding this important
scientist´s life and work. The result is a multidimensional approach to science
that includes history, philosophy, scientific instruments, the growth of
chemistry, and the modern field of ecology.