This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: D.C. Heath & Co. in 1922 in 184 pages; Description: "The first edition of this book appeared in 1894 (under the title: A short history of chemistry) ... It has now been entirely rewritten."--Pref.; Subjects: Chemistry; Fiction / Classics; Science / Chemistry / General;