The book ""William Cookworthy"" by Theodore Compton is a biography of the life and achievements of William Cookworthy, an English Quaker and chemist who lived from 1705 to 1780. Cookworthy is known for his work in developing and improving the production of porcelain in England, as well as for his contributions to the field of medicine and his involvement in the abolition of slavery.The book begins with a detailed introduction to Cookworthy's early...