BOLTON, Henry Carrington, comp.

Chemical societies of the nineteenth century.

1902. (In

Smithsonian institution. Miscellaneous collections, v.
41.) . . . . . .

..r506 S66m v.41

Gives date of formation, place, name of presiding officer, number of
members, titles of publications, etc.

Works; containing great variety of choice secrets in medicine and alchymy, in the working of metallick mines and the separation of metals; also various cheap and easie ways of making salt-petre, and improving of barren-land, and the fruits of the earth. 3v. in I. 1689 ...

GRAHAM, Thomas.

Chemical and physical researches. 1876....

...qr540.8 G46

For contents see contents book, p.102; kept at the reference desk.

.1540.8 G77

540.9 History

DUCLAUX, Émile.

Pasteur; histoire d'un esprit. 1896..

.1540.9 D86 Contents: Travaux de cristallographie.-Fermentations lactique et alcoolique.-Générations spontanées.-Vins et vinaigres.-Études sur les maladies des vers à soie.-Études sur la bière.-Étude sur l'étiologie des maladies microbiennes.-Étude des virus et vaccins.

KOPP, Hermann.

Die entwickelung der chemie in der neueren zeit. 3v. in 1. 1871-73. (Geschichte der wissenschaften in Deutschland, V.IO.)

The period covered is approximately from 1700 to 1870. Geschichte der chemie. 4v. in 2.

"A classical work, above praise."

LADENBURG, Albert.

1843-47

H. C. Bolton.

.1540.9 K38

.г540.9 K38g

Lectures on the history of the development of chemistry since

the time of Lavoisier. 1900.

..540.9 L13

Reviews briefly the main steps in the advance; attempts to bring out
the connection of past theories with those now held.

LIEBIG, Justus, baron von, & Schönbein, C.F.

Briefwechsel, 1853-1868; mit anmerkungen, hinweisen und erläuterungen, versehen und hrsg. von G. W. A. Kahlbaum und Eduard Thon. 1900. (Monographieen aus der geschichte der chemie.)...

540.9 L69

The correspondence of these noted chemists throws valuable light on
chemical history. These letters tell us of their own work, the new
discoveries of the period, and the theories then held.

MEYER, Ernst von.

History of chemistry, from earliest times. 1898

.540.9 M65

"An ably written, condensed history, covering the entire period of
chemistry, and from a modern standpoint. The progress of the
science since Lavoisier is treated particularly fully." H. C. Bolton.

RAMSAY, Sir William.

Gases of the atmosphere; the history of their discovery.

1896.

"Discovery of argon," p.146-240.

Written for persons without special scientific training.

TILDEN, William Augustus.

Short history of the progress of scientific chemistry in our

540.9 R18

.540.9 T46

.540.9 V25

Good brief survey of the growth of chemistry from earliest times to the
present day.

54I

Theoretical chemistry

1894....

CARNEGIE, Douglas.

Law and theory in chemistry.

.541 C21

"Contains the substance of a summer-school course of eight lectures de-
livered before an audience of teachers of elementary chemistry."
Preface.

COOKE, Josiah Parsons.

First principles of chemical philosophy. 1868..

.1541 C77f

Gives much prominence to the doctrine of special types, the prevailing
theory at the time the book was written.

New chemistry. 1892. (International scientific series.)...541 C77n
"Written in popular style; aims to develop the general principles of the
new chemistry in systematic order; substances and processes are
described only as far as necessary to illustrate principles. To
enjoy this work fully the reader should know the elements of chem-
istry." H. C. Bolton.

The same. 1874. (International scientific series.).
Principles of chemical philosophy. 1891.

GRAHAM, Thomas, ed.

Chemical reports and memoirs. 1848. (Cavendish society.
Publications.) ...

r541 C77

541 C77

..г541 G77

Contents: An atomic volume, by Prof. Otto and M. Filhol.-Isomor-
phism, by Prof. Otto.-Endosmosis, by Julius Vogel.-Simultaneous
contrast of colours, by M. Chevreul.-The latent heat of steam at
different pressures, by M. Regnault.-The artificial formation of alka-
loids, by M. E. Kop.-Volcanic phenomena, by Prof. Bunsen.

HOFF, Jacob Hendrik van 't.

Lectures on theoretical and physical chemistry; tr. by R. A.
Lehfeldt. 3v. 1898-99

V.I.

Chemical dynamics.

V.2. Chemical statics.

v.3. Relations between properties and composition.

.541 H67le

To van't Hoff is due a large share of the advances made in the past few years in physical chemistry. This book is a reproduction of his lectures at the University of Berlin. A considerable knowledge of mathematics and physics is required in the reader. Studies in chemical dynamics. 1896...

HOOKE, Robert.

Extracts from Micrographia; or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses, with observations and inquiries thereupon. 1894. (Alembic club reprints.)....

.9541 H67

541 H77

LOCKYER, Sir Joseph Norman.

Inorganic evolution as studied by spectrum analysis. 1900.

541 L76

Upholds the hypothesis that chemical elements are polymers or com-
pounds of polymers of one matter; and that this matter exists every-
where among the stars in different degrees of polymerization and
combination of polymers.

MEYER, Lothar.

Outlines of theoretical chemistry. 1899

541 M65

"Presents a summary of the most recent theories of chemical philoso-
phy; it is better adapted for advanced students than for the general
reader. A standard work." H. C. Bolton.

MUIR, Matthew Moncrieff Pattison.

Treatise on the principles of chemistry. 1889....

.г541 M65

.541 M95

"A well-written work, abreast of the times, suitable for advanced
students." H. C. Bolton.

NERNST, Walther.

Theoretische chemie, vom standpunkte der Avogadro'schen regel und der thermodynamik. 1900....

541 N23

An exceedingly clear statement of the facts and problems of theoretical
chemistry. Is less exhaustive than Ostwald's "Lehrbuch der allge-
meiner chemie," and pays especial attention to further applications of
the theories.

OSTWALD, Wilhelm.

Grundriss der allgemeinen chemie. 1899....

.1541 029g

An exposition of the physical principles underlying chemical phenomena.
The author is an acknowledged authority on the subject.

Outlines of general chemistry. 1895....

541 029

"Designed to meet the requirements of the student who, while not in-
tending to devote himself to the detailed study of general chemistry,
still wishes to follow intelligently the progress recently made in this
important branch of science." Author's preface.

REMSEN, Ira.

Principles of theoretical chemistry, with special reference to the constitution of chemical compounds. 1897

.541 R33

541.1 Physical chemistry

DEVENTER, Ch.M. van.

Physical chemistry for beginners; tr. by B. B. Boltwood.

1899

541.1 D48

Clear and concise. Only slight physical and mathematical knowledge is
necessary.

A summary of investigations made by the oldest physicists, as well as an
account of those instituted by the later physical chemists. The work
is characterized by the author's usual clarity and precision.

JOURNAL of physical chemistry; ed. by W. D. Bancroft & J.
F. Trevor; monthly. v.1-date. 1896-date.
Published at Cornell university.

qr541.1 J46

LEHFELDT, R.A.

Text-book of physical chemistry. 1899. . . . .

541.1 L55

"Some of the most important works on physical chemistry," p.11.
"Intended to contain what a student-with limited time and many
subjects to learn-may usefully read." Preface.

Very clearly written.

REYCHLER, A.

Outlines of physical chemistry; tr. fr. the French by John

Broader in treatment than is usual in an elementary book.
mended to beginners having a fair knowledge of chemistry.

WALKER, James.

Introduction to physical chemistry. 1899...

.541.1 R37

Recom

.541.1 W16

"As I have assumed that the student who uses this book has already
taken ordinary courses in chemistry and physics, I have devoted
little or no space to the explanation of terms or elementary notions
which are adequately treated in the text-books on those subjects...I
have throughout avoided the use of any but the most elementary
mathematics." Preface.

..г541.1 Z43

ZEITSCHRIFT für physikalische chemie, stöchiometrie und
verwandtschaftslehre. v.1-date. 1887-date.........
Published irregularly; edited by Wilhelm Ostwald and J. H. van't Hoff.
JONES, Harry Clary, ed.

Modern theory of solution; memoirs by Pfeffer, van't
Hoff, Arrhenius and Raoult. 1899. (Scientific mem-
oirs.).

.541.12 J41

Contents: Pfeffer, W. Osmotic investigations.-Biography of Pfeffer.-
Van't Hoff, J. H. Rôle of osmotic pressure in the analogy between
solutions and gases.-Biography of van't Hoff.-Arrhenius, S. On
the dissociation of substances dissolved in water.-Biography of Arr-
henius. Raoult, F.M. General law of the freezing of solvents.
Raoult, F.M. On the vapor-pressure of ethereal solutions.-Raoult,
F.M. General law of the vapor-pressure of solvents.-Biography of

Raoult.

Bibliography, p.129-132.

The physical chemistry of to-day is founded upon the theories advanced
in these papers.

MORGAN, John Livingston Rutgers.

An outline of the theory of solution and its results, for chemists and electricians. 1897.

541.12 M89

"Gives in clear language the gist of the theory of solution, how it has
arisen, and what it is to-day. The treatment and style is as non-
mathematical as the nature of the subject permits." C. E. Linebarger
in the Journal of the American chemical society.

WHETHAM, William Cecil Dampier.

Solution and electrolysis. 1895..

.г541.12 W62

Explains clearly and concisely our theoretical knowledge of these subjects. LANDOLT, Hans.

Optical activity and chemical composition; tr. by John

McCrae. 1899....

.1541.15 L22

This forms the eighth chapter of the first volume of Graham-Otto's
"Lehrbuch der chemie."

NAUMANN, Alexander.

Lehr- und handbuch der thermochemie. 1882... Technisch-thermochemische berechnungen zur heizung insbesondere mit gasförmigen brennstoffen. 1893..qr541.16 N16 THOMSEN, Julius.

Thermochemische untersuchungen. 4v. 1882-86.......г541.16 T38 v.1. Neutralisation und verwandte phänomene.

.541.16 N16

A text-book suitable for advanced high school pupils.

BERMBACH, Willibald.

Die wichtigsten grundbegriffe der elektrochemie und ihre verwertung bei den neueren theorien der galvanischen elemente und akkumulatoren. 1900.....

...г541.17 B45

A brief survey of so much of theoretical chemistry as is needed for a
thorough understanding of modern electrochemical theory.

BLOUNT, Bertram.

Practical electro-chemistry.

1901...

541.17 B56

Describes only processes which are, or are likely to be, of use industri-
ally.

"In spite of a few blemishes, the...most satisfactory work of its kind in
any language." Wilder D. Bancroft, in the Journal of physical chemis-
try, 1901.

BORCHERS, Wilhelm.

Die elektrochemie, und ihre weitere interessensphäre auf der Weltausstellung in Paris, 1900. 1901..

qr541.17 B63
Vermehrte und verbesserte ausgabe des in der "Zeitschrift für elektro-
chemie" erschienenen berichtes.

A very thorough report on the condition of electrochemical industries
as shown at the Paris exposition of 1900, the first in which they
were treated in a separate class. Dr Borchers is a leading authority
on electrochemistry, and was a member of the international jury at
Paris, (1901).

GOODWIN, Harry Manly, ed.

Fundamental laws of electrolytic conduction.

tific memoirs.).

1899. (Scien

.541.17 G63

Contents: Relation by measure of common and voltaic electricity, by
Michael Faraday. On electrochemical decomposition, by Michael
Faraday.-Biographical sketch of Faraday.-On the migration of ions
during electrolysis, by W. Hittorf.-Biographical sketch of Hittorf.-
On the conductivity of electrolytes dissolved in water in relation to
the migration of their components, by F. Kohlrausch.-Biographical
sketch of Kohlrausch.

Bibliography, p.94-96.

GORE, George.

Electro-chemistry; inorganic. [1888.]

series.)

(Electrician

541.17 G66 "Intended to contain, in systematic order, the chief principles and facts of electro-chemistry, and to supply the student of electro-plating or electro-metallurgy a scientific basis upon which to build the additional practical knowledge and experience of his trade... It will not supply the technical details necessary for the accurate quantitative determination of metals by electro-chemical processes; references to sources of such information will, however, be given." Introductory note.

JAHRBUCH der elektrochemie, 1894-date. Ier jahrgangdate. 1895-date.....

.1541.17 J15

.9541.17 J41

Appeared first in the Electrical review, v.39, 1901, under the title
"Selected chapters in electrochemistry."

Intended particularly for the use of electrical engineers who desire
some knowledge of the theory of electrochemistry.