<p>In 'Priestley in America, 1794-1804,' Edgar Fahs Smith meticulously chronicles the ten-year period of British polymath Joseph Priestley's life after he emigrated to the United States. Anchoring the narrative firmly in the broader context of American Enlightenment, Smith deftly balances biographical detail with an exploration of the cultural and scientific milieu of the era. The book's literary style is scholarly, rich in detail, and deeply ana...