Plain Discourses on the Laws or Properties of Matter Containing the Elements or Principles of Modern Chemistry ....
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- New York: Brisban & Brannan, 1806
New York: Brisban & Brannan, 1806. First Edition. Original publisher's boards.. Very good; spotting to two signatures; untrimmed; spine abraded.. 8vo, 469, [3 - adverts] pp. + 2 engraved plates; half title present.
The author was granted his medical degree at the Univ. of Pennsylvania in 1805. What distinguishes this book in the post-colonial era is the inclusion of organic chemistry and some biology. The author's intention was to provide a broad introduction to the chemical sciences. The book was used as a text at William & Mary College; it is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson. Rink #658; Cole #421; Smith, pp. 50-52 illustrating the work; S&S #10377.
The author was granted his medical degree at the Univ. of Pennsylvania in 1805. What distinguishes this book in the post-colonial era is the inclusion of organic chemistry and some biology. The author's intention was to provide a broad introduction to the chemical sciences. The book was used as a text at William & Mary College; it is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson. Rink #658; Cole #421; Smith, pp. 50-52 illustrating the work; S&S #10377.
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Title
Plain Discourses on the Laws or Properties of Matter Containing the Elements or Principles of Modern Chemistry ....
Author
Ewell, Thomas
Binding
Original publisher's boards.
Condition
Very Good
Publisher
Brisban & Brannan: New York
Date
1806
Edition
First Edition