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George Gore

1826–1909

A self-taught Birmingham chemist and inventor, this prolific Victorian writer helped turn electrochemistry into a practical industrial science. His books bring together laboratory curiosity, hands-on technique, and a strong belief in the value of scientific progress.

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The Scientific Basis of National Progress, Including that of Morality

The Scientific Basis of National Progress, Including that of Morality

by George Gore

About the author

Born in Bristol in 1826 and later based in Birmingham, he became known as an electrochemist, researcher, and scientific writer. Although he had little formal schooling, he built a remarkable career through independent study and experimental work, especially in electro-metallurgy and related branches of chemistry.

He published many research papers and practical books, including works on electro-deposition, scientific discovery, and chemistry for general readers. His writing often aimed to make technical subjects useful and understandable, which helped give his books a long life beyond the laboratory.

George Gore died in 1909. A suitable verified portrait was not clearly available from the sources I could confirm, so no profile image is included.