Publisher's Synopsis
""A Course of Six Lectures on the Chemical History of a Candle: To Which Is Added a Lecture on Platinum"" is a book written by Michael Faraday in 1861. The book is a compilation of six lectures that Faraday delivered at the Royal Institution in London in 1848. These lectures explore the chemical processes that occur when a candle burns, providing a detailed analysis of the various substances involved in the combustion process. Faraday's lectures cover a wide range of topics related to the chemistry of candles, including the composition of the wax, the role of oxygen in the combustion process, and the formation of soot and other byproducts. He also discusses the properties of platinum, which he believed to be a highly valuable and versatile material for use in a variety of scientific applications. Throughout the book, Faraday employs a clear and accessible writing style that makes complex scientific concepts easy to understand. He uses a range of experiments and demonstrations to illustrate his points, providing readers with a hands-on understanding of the chemical processes at work in a burning candle. Overall, ""A Course of Six Lectures on the Chemical History of a Candle: To Which Is Added a Lecture on Platinum"" is a fascinating exploration of the chemistry of one of the most ubiquitous and everyday objects in our lives. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the chemical processes that underlie our world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
