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by Henry Carrington Bolton (Author)
A roadmap through the written record of chemistry, 1492-1897. Precise, scholarly, and quietly revelatory. A landmark for curious minds. Henry Carrington Bolton's First Supplement to A Select Bibliography of Chemistry presents a meticulously organised chemistry bibliography collection that charts printed works from early modern science to nineteenth century chemistry. As a scientific literature guide and chemical research bibliography it offers an essential reference for scholars and researchers, a compact academic chemistry resource for departmental reading lists, and a practical tool for library collection development. Readers interested in the history of chemistry books will find pathways into primary and secondary literature, while collectors of rare science books will value the work as a chemistry book compendium that clarifies provenance and editions. Its arrangement supports targeted searching and serendipitous discovery alike, making it suitable for in-depth research or casual exploration. Ideal for university holdings and private collections, the supplement bridges academic rigour with an appetite for historical narrative. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Bolton's bibliography is historically significant: compiled as chemistry moved toward professional institutionalisation, it records shifts in emphasis, publication and method that underpinned modern chemical thought. It serves as a reliable historical chemistry reference, helping to situate individual works within broader scholarly currents. For general readers it opens an accessible doorway into the evolving literature of the science; for classic-literature collectors and institutional curators it is a reference-grade treasure, simultaneously practical and collectible. Whether used to trace research lineages, to support scholarly work or to guide library collection development, this supplement repays close attention and rewards repeated consultation. Meticulous in scope yet readable in tone, the supplement maps periodical and monographic literature and the translations that carried ideas between nations, making it a practical bridge between archival work and narrative history. Librarians and curators will find it invaluable for collection decisions; independent bibliophiles and classic-literature collectors will appreciate the context it supplies to rare science books. A reference to return to.
