{"product_id":"9780486171142","title":"The Chemical History of a Candle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest experimental scientists of all time, Michael Faraday (1791–1867) developed the first electric motor, electric generator, and dynamo — essentially creating the science of electrochemistry. This book, the result of six lectures he delivered to young students at London’s Royal Institution, concerns another form of energy — candlelight.\u003cbr\u003eFaraday titled the lectures \"The Chemical History of a Candle,\" choosing the subject because, as he explained, \"There is not a law under which any part of this universe is governed which does not come into play and is not touched upon [during the time a candle burns].\"\u003cbr\u003eThat statement is the foundation for a book that describes, with great clarity, the components, function and weight of the atmosphere; the function of a candle wick; capillary attraction; the carbon content in oxygen and living bodies; the production of carbon dioxide from coal gas and sugar; the properties of carbonic acid; respiration and its analogy to the burning of a candle; and much more. There is also a chapter comprising Faraday's \"Lecture on Platinum.\"\u003cbr\u003eA useful classroom teaching tool, this classic text will also appeal to a wide audience interested in scientific inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47105157300464,"sku":"9780486171142","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486171142_p0.jpg?v=1763708809","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486171142","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}