Elements of chemistry, including the recent discoveries and doctrines of the science / by Edward Turner.

  • Turner, Edward, 1798-1837.
Date:
1827
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    PREFACE. Tre following pages comprehend a condensed view of the present state of Chemical Science. The’ chief purpose of the work is to make the Student intimately acquainted with the theory, at the same time that he is acquiring a knowledge of the facts of Chemistry ; so that, by the establishment of fixed principles, the details may more easily be impressed on the memory, and excite an interest which they would not otherwise possess. Every one who is acquainted with modern Chemistry, will admit that the study of the Laws of Combination is fitted in a peculiar manner for promot- ing these objects ; and hence, I have treated at length of the Atomic Theory, and the subjects connected weer it, at an early part of the Volume. To this arrangement, I am aware, it may be object ed, that many of the facts adduced as illustrations must necessarily be unknown to the beginner. I do not an- ticipate, however, any serious inconvenience from this source’ on the contrary, some experience in teach- ing the theoretical and practical details of the Science, gives me reason to think that the disadvantages of my plan will be very far outweighed by its advantages. I may observe, indeed, that this work is chiefly design- ed for persons who have either attended, or are attend-