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The New Text-book of Chemistry for Use in High Schools and Academies
- 1881
An illustrated volume written to provide an elementary course of chemistry suited for high-school students. The volume consists of four chapters covering the General Principles of Chemistry, Non-Metallic Elements,…
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Letter from Ira Remsen to Charles F. Chandler
- 1877-Jan-01
Cover letter for preliminary circular in regard to Instruction in Chemistry at Johns Hopkins University.
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Mendeleyev's Periodic Table of the Elements
- 1871
This is the first published periodic table of elements in its modern form with the elements of each group arranged vertically. Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev (1834-1907) created this table for the second edition of his…
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Letter from Benjamin Silliman to Messrs. Sever and Francis
- 1866-Aug-25
Acknowledges receipt of Sharplep's "Chemical Tables," and expresses pleasure at its organization and content.
- Addressee Sever and Francis, Publishers
- Author Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885
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Beeton's Book of Chemistry
- 1865
Publication providing an overview of the basic principles of chemistry with regards to non-metallic elements. Includes engravings, experiments, an appendix containing tables and supply lists, and an index. Part of a…
- Contributor Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary), 1836-1865
- Author Beeton, Samuel Orchart, 1831-1877
- Publisher Frederick Warne (Firm)
- Subject Chemistry, Nonmetals, Chemical elements, Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary), 1836-1865, Beeton, Samuel Orchart, 1831-1877, Science--Textbooks, Science--Experiments, Science--Study and teaching
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Notes from chemistry lectures at Oxford Female College, 1862-1864
- 1862 – 1864
Lecture notes taken by Amanda C. Shanklin for a college-level chemistry course at Oxford Female College in Oxford, Ohio. The lectures were given by Orange Nash Stoddard (1812-1892), professor of natural science at…
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The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
Geared towards young readers, The playbook of metals is an informative and entertaining volume on all aspects of the history, mining, smelting, and metallurgy of the metals then known. The author, John Henry Pepper…
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Figure 40. Aytoun's Patent Safety Cage
- 1862
Illustration depicting the Aytoun Patent Safety Cage, a mining elevator with safety catches to ensure passenger safety in the event of a chain break. The illustration depicts two scenarios: the shaft elevator descending…
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Figure 4. Illustration of Drift Theory
- 1862
Illustration of Drift Theory, a geological theory used to explain the formation of coal deposits. The figure illustrates how sediments including shale, limestone, sandstone, and coal travel from different directions to…
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