John Dalton's landmark work laid the foundation for the modern study of chemistry. In these volumes, he presents his theory of atomic structure and weight, as well as his laws of chemical combination. Despite the complexity of the subject matter, Dalton's writing is clear and accessible, making this an important text for anyone interested in the history of science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.