An introductory discourse [on the principles of chemical science], delivered in the amphitheatre of the London Institution. On Wednesday the 5th of May, 1819 / by William Thomas Brande.

  • Brande, William Thomas, 1788-1866.
Date:
1819
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Credit: An introductory discourse [on the principles of chemical science], delivered in the amphitheatre of the London Institution. On Wednesday the 5th of May, 1819 / by William Thomas Brande. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    lion, but merely to advise the acquisition of general information. Pedantry is at all times nauseous, but never so disagreeable as in female attire, where it is always in¬ dicative of the absence of the more estima¬ ble and useful mental acquirements. Let us then indulge the hope, and exert ourselves for its fulfilment, that within these walls Science and Literature may establish a permanent and friendly intercourse with Commerce and Trade ; that they may en¬ ter into a league against ignorance, pedan¬ try, and prejudice, in defence of the true ends of knowledge; that their merits may be duly appreciated, and set forth with dignity and with truth; and that these means may be so directed to the improve¬ ment of the moral as well as the intellectual character, that “ our Merchants may be¬ come as Princes, and our Traffickers the truly honourable of the earth/* » THE END. Printed by R. and A. Taylor, Shoe Lane, London.