The book ""Josiah-Willard Gibbs (1908)"" by Pierre Duhem is a biography of the American physicist and mathematician Josiah Willard Gibbs. Gibbs is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of modern physical chemistry and thermodynamics. The book covers Gibbs' life and career, including his early education, his work as a professor at Yale University, and his groundbreaking contributions to the fields of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and physical chemistry. Duhem provides a detailed analysis of Gibbs' scientific achievements, as well as his personal life and the social and cultural context in which he lived and worked. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of modern physics and chemistry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.