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OTTLEY, William Campbell.

(1790? – ?)

English chemist.

Biographical references: Allibone, Dictionary of English Literature, 1859-71. BBA: I 838, 137. WBI.

1. English, 1826.
A dictionary of chemistry and of mineralogy as connected with it, in which is attempted a complete list of the names of substances, according to the present as well as former systems : with an introduction pointing out the order in which the chief parts of the work may be perused, so as to constitute a regular course of chemistry, and a vocabulary in which the apparatus and processes made use of are briefly described, copious notes, &c., &c. London, J. Murray, 1826.

One vol, unpaginated. Standard 19th century dictionary of chemistry and mineralogy. Very scarce.

Bibliographical references: NUC. Roller & Goodman, Catalogue, 1976.

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