Sotheran's Bibliotheca Chemico-Mathematica

Abstract

THE second supplement to Sotheran's “Biblio- theca Chemico-Mathematica” lists no less than 22,895 items, thus exceeding in length not only the first supplement, but also the original two volumes. The arrangement of the contents is similar to that adopted in the first supplement. The individual items are arranged under a series of subject headings, instead of under a general alphabet, as is the case- in the earlier volumes. This supplement has in fact been produced by binding together thirteen different special subject catalogues that have appeared separately during the last fourteen years. For this reason, presumably, the compiler has not thought it necessary to prepare a detailed subject index, a feature that rendered the original work especially valuable. However, the new arrangement may well prove more convenient to many users. The main subject headings in this great catalogue are as follows: aeronautics, astronomy and astrology, chemistry, chemical technology, engineering, geology and meteorology, horology and dialling, mathematics, microscopy, mineralogy, mining and metallurgy, navigation and physics. Some of these subjects are further subdivided, and there are also sections dealing with scientific works of general interest, collected works and sets of scientific periodicals. In the new supplement, nautical, aeronautical, mining and engineering works are more fully represented than in preceding volumes of the “Bibliotheca”.

Sotheran's Bibliotheca Chemico-Mathematica:

Catalogue of Works in many Tongues on Exact and Applied Science. Second Supplement. Vol. 1. Pp. xi + 840. Vol.2. Pp. iii + 841–1396. (London: Henry Sotheran, Ltd., 1937.) 21s. net.