This 18th-century book is a treatise on the use of a portable laboratory for conducting chemical experiments. Written by Francis Hauksbee and Peter Shaw, it provides detailed instructions for preparing, using, and maintaining the equipment and materials needed for chemical analysis. The book was intended for a wide audience, from scientists and doctors to amateur chemists and families interested in performing practical experiments.

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