Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
Chemical atlas; or, the chemistry of familiar objects: Exhibiting the general principles of the science in a series of beautifully colored diagrams, and accompanied by explanatory essays, embracing the latest views of the subjects illustrated. Designed for the use of students and pupils in all schools where chemistry is taught.
Publication Details
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1854 CE.
The diagrams in this pioneering work in information graphics were printed in red and black; a variety of other colors were applied by hand. Digital facsimile from digital.sciencehistory.org at this link.
Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #13388 |
| Permanent Link | https://hom-sveltekit.fly.dev/entry/15659 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | chemical-atlas-or-the-chemistry-of-familiar-objects-exhibiting-the-general-principles-of-the-science-in-a-series-of-beautifully-colored-diagrams-and-accompanied-by-explanatory-essays-embracing-the-latest-vies-of-the-subjects-illustrated-designed-for-the-use-of-students-and-pupils-in-all-schools-where-chemistry-is-taught |
Geographic Context
Publication place: New York