Originally published in 1859, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the use of the blowpipe in the fields of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology. It includes detailed descriptions of the apparatus and techniques used in blowpipe analysis, as well as tables of results. A fascinating window into the science of the mid-19th century and a valuable resource for modern mineralogists and geologists. 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.