Thorpe's Dictionary of Applied Chemistry Thorpe's Dictionary of Applied Chemistry Thorpe's Dictionary of Applied Chemistry

Abstract

THE troubles of producing such a work as this are manifold even in peace-time. When to war conditions we have to add the death of one of the editors, Sir Jocelyn Thorpe, it is really surprising to see that the standard of contributions in these volumes reaches such a high level. Dr. M. A. Whiteley in a foreword refers to the abridged index to Volumes 1–5 published at the same time as Volume 5, and indicates by the phrase "had the Dictionary been published as a complete work" that perhaps no more volumes might appear during the War. Since then, an editorial board has been formed comprising Prof. I. M. Heilbron, Dr. H. J. Emeléus, Prof. H. W. Melville and Prof. A. R. Todd. Dr. Whiteley continues as editor and Dr. A. J. E. Welch as assistant editor. It is hoped to complete the current edition with eight further volumes, published at yearly intervals, and Volume 6 is the first of the new series under the editorial board.

Thorpe's Dictionary of Applied Chemistry

By the late Prof. Jocelyn Field Thorpe Dr. M. A. Whiteley. Fourth edition, revised and enlarged. Vol. 5: Feh–Glass. Pp. xxiv + 610. 70s. net.

Thorpe's Dictionary of Applied Chemistry

An Abridged Index to Volumes 1–5 of the New edition of Thorpe's Dictionary of Applied Chemistry. Pp. 20. 3s. net.

Thorpe's Dictionary of Applied Chemistry

Vol. 6 : Glau.–Inv.; with an Index to Vols. 1–6, by Dr. J. N. Goldsmith. Pp. xii + 611. 80s. net. (London, New York and Toronto : Longmans, Green and Co., Ltd., 1941, 1943.)