Project Gutenberg 2008-10-13 Public domain in the USA. 389 Marcet, Mrs. (Jane Haldimand) 1769 1858 Marcet, Jane Haldimand Conversations on Chemistry, V. 1-2 In Which the Elements of that Science Are Familiarly Explained and Illustrated by Experiments Produced by Louise Hope "Conversations on Chemistry, V. 1-2" by Mrs. Marcet is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This dual volume set is designed as an introduction to chemistry, aimed especially at an audience that includes women, to enlighten them about the science through engaging dialogues and experiments. The book covers fundamental chemical concepts, explaining the elements of the science in a conversational style that makes it accessible and relatable. The opening of the text sets the stage for a series of dialogues, beginning with a discussion about the importance and relevance of chemistry in understanding the world. The character Mrs. B introduces the subject to Caroline and Emily, sharing insights on how chemistry is intertwined with natural philosophy and practical applications in everyday life. The dialogue highlights misconceptions about chemistry, contrasting it with mere practical pharmacy, while emphasizing its broader scope and the process of decomposition and combination of substances. It addresses the thrill of scientific discovery and understanding, as Mrs. B guides her students through the basic principles of chemistry, creating a foundation for further exploration in later conversations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Chemistry QD Text Chemistry Browsing: Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry/Physics Browsing: Science - General 1076552 154276 2024-09-11T11:10:07.101121 2023-09-12T05:12:44.628459 text/html text/html 1099012 2023-11-11T00:48:13 text/html 1914950 2024-09-11T11:10:30.894999 application/epub+zip 1915608 2024-09-11T11:10:12.442074 application/epub+zip 412099 2024-09-11T11:10:09.290095 application/epub+zip 2620747 2024-09-11T11:10:41.221921 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2553429 2024-09-11T11:10:26.671004 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 707859 2022-09-12T11:53:25.650866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 864936 2024-09-11T11:10:03.531150 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 864879 2008-10-13T08:36:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15565 2024-09-11T11:10:41.414950 application/rdf+xml 13012 2024-09-11T11:10:09.743081 image/jpeg 3061 2024-09-11T11:10:09.515095 image/jpeg 1863421 2024-09-11T11:10:07.274167 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia