Acid Rain and the Rise of the Environmental Chemist in Nineteenth-Century Britain

Focusing on the life and contributions of Robert Angus Smith, this study explores his pivotal role in the discovery of 'acid rain' and its implications for 19th-century sanitary science. It highlights the necessity for regulation in the chemical industries and reflects the shifting dynamics of British politics during that era. The book serves as an essential resource for historians of science, technology, and industry, as well as for environmental historians seeking to understand the roots of 20th-century environmental movements.