A Manual of Chemistry

The book, presented in two volumes and three parts, serves as a comprehensive manual of chemistry, originally designed for chemical students at the Royal Institution. The first part explores the powers of matter, non-metallic elements, the second part delves into the chemistry of metals, and the third part focuses on organic chemistry. The author, acknowledging the evolving state of chemistry, emphasizes its interdisciplinary nature and practical applications, making it relevant to both students and experimental chemists. The manual provides an outline of the current state of chemistry, balancing simplicity for beginners with intellectual challenges for serious learners. It also includes references, practical directions, and a detailed index, making it a valuable resource for students, teachers, and the general reader encountering chemical terms in daily life. The book adopts a systematic method for representing atomic and percentage compositions of substances, making it a useful reference and educational tool.