A New System of Chemical Philosophy, Part 1-2 (1808)

A New System of Chemical Philosophy by John Dalton is a two-part book published in 1808. The book is considered a groundbreaking work in the field of chemistry as it presents Dalton's atomic theory, which revolutionized the way scientists understood chemical elements and compounds. Part 1 of the book provides a detailed explanation of Dalton's atomic theory, which proposes that all matter is made up of small, indivisible particles called atoms. Dalton also suggests that each element is made up of atoms of a single type, and that these atoms are not created or destroyed during chemical reactions. This theory was a major breakthrough in the field of chemistry and helped to explain many previously unexplained phenomena.Part 2 of the book focuses on the practical applications of Dalton's atomic theory. Dalton discusses the properties of various elements and compounds, and explains how they can be combined to form new substances. He also describes the process of chemical reactions and how they can be used to analyze and quantify the composition of different substances.Overall, A New System of Chemical Philosophy is a seminal work in the history of chemistry. Dalton's atomic theory laid the foundation for modern chemistry and helped to establish it as a rigorous scientific discipline. The book is still widely studied and referenced by chemists today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.