Granddad's Wonderful Book Of Chemistry

8.5" x 11"

 435 pages

A very detailed primer on the art of "Kitchen Chemistry". How to make your own labware from scrap. How to make hard to get chemical elements from easily obtainable "base" chemicals. Formula and detailed instructions on how make everything from medicine to shoe polish.

The original 19th century methods of home manufacturing for everyone. Make most of the chemicals from easy-to-get raw chemicals. Plus a complete course in laboratory glass blowing; Dick's Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes, 1872; Make your own: Medical Tinctures, Anesthetic, Medical Essences, Medicated Syrups, Lotions, Liniments, Pills, Ointments, Salves, Poultices & Tonics. The Medical Students Manual of Chemistry, 1889; Chemical Magic, 1920; How to Make And Use A Small Chemical Laboratory. A Book for beginners setting forth the fundamentals of chemical science in understandable terms.
Also included: Interpreting old formulas, Chemical manipulations, Laboratory apparatus, Chemical preparations, Preparing gasses, Making essential oils, Making acids, Extraction alkaloids, Making fluid extracts, Making sulphuric and nitric acids, complete tables of weights and measures, Manual of laboratory glass blowing, Finding specific gravity. Plus: Chemical Magic, Entertaining tricks & experiments with simple apparatus.

Suggested retail $50.00

Now $29.99

 Stock # 296.