Description
Original 1885 hardcover book. Former library book. Cover has significant wear and splits along the spine. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of George Fownes’ “A Manual of Elementary Chemistry” is a true rarity from the golden age of scientific literature. Published in 1885, this seminal work was a groundbreaking textbook that helped shape the understanding of chemistry for generations of students. Fownes, a renowned British chemist and educator, crafted a comprehensive guide that seamlessly blended theoretical principles with practical applications, making complex concepts accessible to a wide audience.
Despite its age and the wear from its tenure in a library collection, this book remains a testament to the enduring power of knowledge. The worn cover and split spine speak to the countless hands that have turned its pages, each reader embarking on a journey of discovery through Fownes’ lucid prose. The clean pages, now slightly tanned by time, await the next curious mind to explore the rich tapestry of chemical understanding woven within.
For collectors and enthusiasts of scientific history, this volume represents a tangible link to the pioneering minds that laid the foundations for modern chemistry. Fownes’ work stands as a landmark achievement, capturing the intellectual fervor of an era when the boundaries of scientific understanding were being pushed ever outward. Holding this book is to hold a piece of that history, a reminder of the tireless pursuit of knowledge that has shaped our world.
