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THIS is the second volume of Prof. Hinrichs' series of science instruction for schools. In the former volume the elements of Physics were given; this volume contains the elements of Heat, Chemistry, and Mineralogy, and will be followed by a third, called the “Students' Cosmos.” The author has thrown himself entirely into the practical method of teaching the physical sciences— the student has first to perform an experiment, and then draw his own deductions from it. In chemistry, perhaps, more than in the other sciences, this system leads to the best results; for on all sides laboratory practice is recognised as essential to its true understanding. If, however, large laboratories and costly apparatus are required, its introduction in our schools cannot become universal. The author has, however, shown in this volume that by excluding special branches, a considerable knowledge of the elementary methods of laboratory practice may be furnished, almost free of charge, by any school to all its pupils. At a time when science instruction in our schools is attracting so much attention, a series of volumes like the present is peculiarly valuable, and thanks are due to Prof. Hinrichs for his bold effort to show how the physical sciences should be taught.
The Elements of Chemistry and Mineralogy,
by Gustavus Hinrichs (Griggs, Watson, and Day, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.)
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The Elements of Chemistry and Mineralogy . Nature 6, 79 (1872). https://doi.org/10.1038/006079a0
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