Paris : Méquignon-Marvis, 1819 In-8, XXXIII-305-(1) pages et 2 planches. Demi-basane de l'époque, dos lisse orné.
Rousseurs éparses. Première édition française, traduite de l'anglais sur la seconde édition de 1818 par J. Riffault."Accum's text-book was intended as a general summary of the nature of chemical reagents and their uses. The tests are illustrated by a series of experiments that are easily performed." (Cole 8)"The value of Accum's work lies in the way he saw and exploited the technological possibilities of the rapidly advancing science of chemistry. His activities as lecturer, author, laboratory instructor, merchant, consultant, and technical adviser epitomize the opportunities that the industrial revolution opened to the emerging class of professional chemists." (DSB I, 43-44).