Description
1968 printing. Hardcover has heavy wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and along the sides, and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages have significant marks in pencil throughout, and some of the tests have been filled out. Readable copy.
This well-worn copy of “Chemistry: Experiments and Principles” by Paul R. O’Connor offers a glimpse into the hands-on learning approach of mid-20th century science education. Published in 1968, at a time when the United States was deeply invested in science and technology due to the Space Race, this textbook aimed to engage students through practical experiments and demonstrations. Despite its rough condition, complete with library markings and penciled-in test answers, the book’s survival is a testament to its utility in countless classrooms and laboratories. For collectors interested in the history of science education or nostalgic for their high school chemistry days, this copy presents an opportunity to revisit a formative era when experiential learning took center stage in cultivating the next generation of scientists and engineers.
