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Abraham Pineo Gesner

Abraham Pineo Gesner, ONB (; May 2, 1797 – April 29, 1864) was a Nova Scotian and New Brunswickan physician and geologist who invented kerosene. Gesner was born in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia (now called Chipmans Corner) and lived much of his life in Saint John, New Brunswick. He died in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was an influential figure in the development of the study of Canadian geology and natural history. Provided by Wikipedia
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    A practical treatise on coal petroleum, and other distilled oils / by Gesner, Abraham, 1797-1864

    Published 1865
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    A practical treatise on coal, petroleum, and other distilled oils, by Gesner, Abraham, 1797-1864

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    The industrial resources of Nova Scotia : comprehending the physical geography, topography, geology, agriculture, fisheries, mines, forests, wild lands, lumbering, manufactories, n... by Gesner, Abraham, 1797-1864

    Published 1849
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