The introductory lecture of Thomas Cooper, Esq., professor of chemistry at Carlisle College, Pennsylvania / published at the request of the trustees ; with notes and references.
- Thomas Cooper
- Date:
- 1812
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Credit: The introductory lecture of Thomas Cooper, Esq., professor of chemistry at Carlisle College, Pennsylvania / published at the request of the trustees ; with notes and references. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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