Meyer, Ernst von. History of chemistry from the earliest times to the present day; being also an introduction to the study of the science; tr. with the author’s sanction by George McGowan. 3d Eng. ed., tr. from the 3d Germ. ed. *$4.25. Macmillan.
This third edition includes additions and alterations which bring the work down to date.
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“The work is a perfect treasure-house in its wealth of bibliographical and biographical detail. Its literary charm lies in the simplicity and directness of its style, characteristics which Dr. McGowan has well preserved in his admirable rendering into English.”
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“An unbiased historical research study.”
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