Qualitaiive Analysis Tables and the Reactions of ceriain Organic Substances

Abstract

THE author in his preface says, “Every teacher has his own methods—acquired not only from his experience, but also largely through the researches of others —and this book embodies mine.” Therefore the volume cannot fail to be welcome to those who take an interest in the teaching of analytical chemistry. But it is surprising to find that Prof. Letts has until quite recently followed the old method of dictating reactions and methods to his students, and allowing them to work from their own notes. For the last fifteen years there has been no lack of text-books of qualitative analysis, and Prof. Letts has found, what probably all teachers of the subject are aware of, that students rarely take accurate notes. But, however exact they may be, every one knows that manuscript is not so easily deciphered nor so readily referred to as a printed page.

Qualitaiive Analysis Tables and the Reactions of ceriain Organic Substances.

By E. A. Letts, &c. (Belfast: Mayne and Boyd, 1892.)