Traité élémentaire de chimie, tome 2 Présenté dans un ordre nouveau et d'après les découvertes modernes; avec Figures

This volume offers a clear‑cut guide to the hands‑on side of chemistry, arranged in a fresh order that follows the most recent discoveries of its time. Written by a leading scientist who has spent decades in the laboratory, it balances rigorous explanation with practical advice, so readers can grasp both the theory and the everyday work of a chemist.

The book walks through the essential tools and techniques: from precise balances that reveal a substance’s absolute weight, to the gas‑measuring devices that capture volume and pressure. It then details mechanical steps such as grinding, sieving, filtering, and decanting, before moving on to methods for separating and recombining molecules—solvation, evaporation, crystallisation, simple and pneumatic distillations, and even sublimation. Later chapters explore combustion of various materials, the handling of high‑temperature furnaces, and the use of oxygen‑enriched fire.

For anyone curious about the foundations of experimental chemistry, the work serves as both a historical snapshot and a still‑useful manual, enriched with detailed illustrations that bring each apparatus to life.