Vollstandiges Taschenbuch der Theoretischen Chemie zur schellen Uebersicht und leichten Repitition

LEHMANN, C.G. (Carl Gustave)

Published by Friedrich Volckmar (Liepzig), 1840

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Johann Georg Lehmann's 1840 book, Vollständiges Taschenbuch der Theoretischen Chemie zur schnellen à bersicht und leichten Repetition (Complete Pocketbook of Theoretical Chemistry for Quick Overview and Easy Repetition), was a concise and systematic guide designed to aid students and practitioners in reviewing and quickly referencing key concepts in theoretical chemistry. This work reflects the pedagogical approach of the early 19th century, when chemistry was transitioning from an empirical and alchemical tradition to a more structured, theoretical science. First Edition 16mo Original brown publisher's cloth, gold-stamped spine: blank (with top 2 ½ inch by 3/8 torn out- previous owner's name?): pp x, (incl. title page, forward, contents), 414, 1blank. Some slight wear to covers, tips, edges w/slight loss top of spine. Internally almost like new. Overall VG+. Absent from the usual collections. Lehmann (1812-1863), a distinguished professor of Chemistry at Jena, made important original investigations on the nature of albumens and the ferments of digestion. (Neville II, p 35). He studied under Liebig and became Liebig's disciple in physiological chemistry (W.H. Brock, Justus von Liebig. The Chemical Gatekeeper, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1997, p 189.).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Vollstandiges Taschenbuch der Theoretischen Chemie zur schellen Uebersicht und leichten Repitition
• Publisher: Friedrich Volckmar (Liepzig)
• Publication Date: 1840
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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  • Chemistry