Elementary Chemistry: Progressive Lessons in Experiment and Theory (Part II)

Wilson, Hedley

Published by Clarendon Press, 1906

About this Item

Elementary Chemistry: Progressive Lessons in Experiment and Theory (Part II) by Frederick Robert Leyland Wilson (Assistant Master at Charterhouse) and George William Hedley (Head Science Master at Cheltenham College). Hardcover condition: Good +. Head, tail and corners worn and bumped. Contains previous owners inscriptions in pencil, but they do not disturb the reading. Foxing, small smudges and discolouration on the pages, edges, cover, but otherwise very good copy; all pages intact. Look at the pictures provided, please. I am a small independent bookseller, all my books are packaged and posted with great care. While Volume I (1905) often covers measurement and foundational concepts (length, area, volume), Volume II (1906) advances into more detailed inorganic chemistry and quantitative analysis. Context: It was designed to align with the new school codes of the era and aimed at comprehensive scientific training in schools. Educational Significance The work was recognized for being well-illustrated and for enabling teachers to conduct structured practical courses. It is considered a significant historical educational work and has been reprinted by various publishers in the modern era. Note: Part I was published in 1905, while Part II was published in 1906.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elementary Chemistry: Progressive Lessons in Experiment and Theory (Part II)
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication Date: 1906
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 802 grams