The book ""Sketch of the Life of James Keir: With a Selection from His Correspondence"" is a biographical work written by James Keir himself and published in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the life of James Keir, a prominent chemist and inventor of the 18th century. The book covers his early life, education, and career as a chemist and inventor, and also includes a selection of his personal correspondence.The book begins with an introduction...