Essays, physical and chemical
By: by Sir Torbern Bergman...Tr. from the original Latin.  With notes and illustrations by the translator.
Publisher: Printed for G. Mudie and J. & J. Fairbairn
Published: 1791
Place of publication: Edinburgh
Language: eng
Number of pages: 446
Subjects: Chemistry -- History.; Mineralogy.; Asbestos.; Bricks.; Mineral waters -- Sweden.
Notes: Binder's title: Physical and chemical essays. 3.
Issued also with t.-p.: Physical and chemical essays: translated from the original Latin of Sir Torbern Bergman... To which are added, notes and illustrations, by the translator.  Vol. III. Edinburgh, Printed for G. Mudie; [etc., etc.] 1791.
Table of contents: title: I. Of the origin of chemistry.; title: II. History of chemistry during the middle age.; title: III. Analysis of lithomarge.; title: IV. Of asbestine earth.; title: V. Thoughts on a natural system of fossils.; title: VI. Of the combination of mercury with the marine acid.; title: VII. Process for burning bricks.; title: VIII. Of the acidulated waters of Medvi.; title: IX. Of the medicinal springs of Lokarne.; title: X. Of cobalt, nickel, platina, and manganese.; title: XI. Observations on urinary calculi.