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John Howard Appleton
A longtime Brown University chemist, educator, and textbook writer, he helped shape science teaching there for decades. His career linked classroom chemistry with practical public health work, including service as a state chemist in Rhode Island.
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Chemistry : developed by facts and principles drawn chiefly from the non-metals
by John Howard Appleton
About the author
Born in Portland, Maine, in 1844, John Howard Appleton studied at Brown University and graduated in 1863. He joined the faculty almost immediately, first as an instructor and later as professor of chemistry and applied arts, spending most of his working life at Brown.
Appleton became known as a dedicated teacher and an important figure in Brown's scientific growth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He also served Rhode Island in public roles connected to chemistry and sanitation, reflecting the period's growing interest in applying science to everyday civic life.
Alongside his teaching, he wrote chemistry textbooks and laboratory manuals that supported students learning the subject in a more practical way. He remained closely associated with Brown until his retirement, and he died in 1930.