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

""A New System of Chemical Philosophy"" is a two-part book written by John Dalton in 1808. It is a pioneering work in the field of chemistry and is considered one of the most important scientific works of the 19th century. The book presents Dalton's atomic theory, which proposes that all matter is made up of small, indivisible particles called atoms. It also introduces the concept of atomic weight, which is the relative weight of an atom compared to another atom. In part one of the book, Dalton lays out his atomic theory and explains how it applies to various chemical reactions. He also describes his experiments on gases and the laws that govern their behavior, such as Boyle's law and Charles's law. In part two, Dalton expands on his atomic theory and explores the properties of different elements and compounds. He also discusses the composition of the atmosphere and the role of gases in the natural world. Overall, ""A New System of Chemical Philosophy"" is a groundbreaking work that helped to establish chemistry as a legitimate scientific discipline. Dalton's atomic theory revolutionized the way scientists thought about matter and laid the groundwork for many future discoveries in chemistry and physics.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.