A Compendium of the Course of Chemical Instruction in the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania
first edition Full contemporary calf.
1827 · Philadelphia
by Hare, Robert
Philadelphia: J G Auner, 1827. First Edition. Full contemporary calf.. Good; spine restored and hinges strengthened in amateurish manner; internally bright and clean.. 8vo, xx, 310, 48, 40 pp. + 19 plates.
This, according to Cole, is the first issue of the textbook that replaced the inadequate syllabus, Minutes of the Course of Chemical Instruction.The entire book was re-written by Hare, and originally issued in parts. The main text (310 pages) was ready in October of 1827; the Appendix (bound in this copy) and Essay on Electricity (also present) appeared in Nov. 1828. The work is important and notable for its many illustrations and plates that include apparatus specifically designed or modified by Hare; description of the use of the apparatus is given in some detail. An important book. Cole # 590. (Inventory #: 17049)
This, according to Cole, is the first issue of the textbook that replaced the inadequate syllabus, Minutes of the Course of Chemical Instruction.The entire book was re-written by Hare, and originally issued in parts. The main text (310 pages) was ready in October of 1827; the Appendix (bound in this copy) and Essay on Electricity (also present) appeared in Nov. 1828. The work is important and notable for its many illustrations and plates that include apparatus specifically designed or modified by Hare; description of the use of the apparatus is given in some detail. An important book. Cole # 590. (Inventory #: 17049)