comprehend the entire subject of Blowpipe Analysis than if he were to
begin his studies by the perusal of the more copious works of
Berzelius and Plattner.

When the student shall have gone through these pages, and repeated the
various reactions described, then he will be fully prepared to enter
upon the study of the larger works. To progress through them will then
be but a comparatively easy task.

The arrangement of this little work has been such as the author and
his friends have considered the best that could be devised for the
purpose of facilitating the progress of the student. Whether we have
succeeded is left for the public to decide. The author is indebted to
several of his friends for valuable contributions and suggestions.

S.

CINCINNATI, _June, 1857_.

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THE BLOWPIPE.




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