"One of the best short surveys of the history of chemistry Iknow of." Marshall Clagett, University of Wisconsin. This classic exposition, themost complete English version, is ideal for general readers and undergraduates. Its balanced coverage of physical andorganic chemistry explores origins of chemistry, alchemy, applied chemistry, theory of valency, electrochemical theory, laws and structure of atomic theory, and more. Examines work of Lavoisier, Davy, Berzelius, and others."