Thomas H. Huxley, an English biologist and essayist, was an advocate of the theory of evolution and a self-proclaimed agnostic. A talented writer, his...
"The object of the present work is the publication of researches which I have been carrying on for more than four years on radio-active bodies. I bega...
Slosson reviews the transformation of alchemistry from an obscure and imprecise practice to the science of chemistry. Along the way, he explains how t...
A light journey through the history of chemistry, from its start in the obscure mysteries of alchemy to what was, for the author, the cutting edge of...
Published in 1911 as part of the "Harper's Library of Living Thought," this volume presents an introduction to the chemistry of cells in the context o...
A brilliant chemist and a shrewd businessman — die on the same day. The widow of the chemist, Mrs. Fontaine, is left with the poisons he was researchi...
The experiments herewith reported were undertaken with the view of introducing certain improvements into the oil-drop method of determining e and N an...
A fascinating look back at the state of the art of chemistry 100 years ago, this book by James C. Philip, PhD, an assistant professor of chemistry at...
The Chemical History of a Candle was the title of a series of six lectures on the chemistry and physics of flames given by Michael Faraday at the Roya...
The Scarlet Plague is a post-apocalyptic fiction novel written by Jack London and originally published in London Magazine in 1912. The book was noted...
This book, a reprint of a successful English publication, has been so enlarged as to be to all intents and purposes new. It has been carefully revised...
It focuses on Ball's research on the chemical composition of the Ava root, which is used in traditional medicine in Fiji.
In the book, Ball describes...
Have you ever wondered what the world is made of?
In Volume 4 of The Science - History of the Universe, Francis Rolt-Wheeler explores the fascinating...
Embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of metallurgy with "A Text-book of Assaying" by Cornelius Beringer, where the secrets of the alchemist'...
Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) was a German chemist who made major contributions to agricultural and biological chemistry and is known for his discover...
This book, a reprint of a successful English publication, has been so enlarged as to be to all intents and purposes new. It has been carefully revised...
This book offers a captivating look back at the state of chemistry a century ago, providing a non-technical explanation of how chemical forces influen...
This book is a collection of the presentation speeches, biographies, and Nobel lectures for the 1904 Nobel Laureates. The Nobel Prizes are internation...
This book provides an overview of the brewing industry, discussing its history, science, and technology. It covers topics such as the raw materials us...
This volume of "The Outline of Science" delves into the fascinating world of living creatures, exploring their characteristics, interrelations, and ev...
Nature's Miracles: Familiar Talks on Science, published in 1900, is a discussion of science and technology for the general public. Volume I, subtitled...
Nature's Miracles Volume 2: Energy and Vibration is a discussion of science and technology for the general public. Elisha Gray, an American electrical...
