Vol. 1
1879.
PREFACE TO THE SIXTH EDITION. *
Vol. I Inorganic Nature*
I. THE CONSTITUTION OF NATURE. *
II. RADIATION. *
1. Visible and Invisible Radiation. *
2. Origin and Character of Radiation. The Aether. *
3. The Atomic Theory in reference to the Aether. *
4. Absorption of Radiant Heat by Gases. *
5. Formation of Invisible Foci. *
6. Visible and Invisible Rays of the Electric Light. *
7. Combustion by Invisible Rays. *
8. Transmutation of Rays: Calorescence. *
9. Deadness of the Optic Nerve to the Calorific Rays. *
10. Persistence of Rays. *
11. Absorption of Radiant Heat by Vapours and Odours. *
12. Aqueous Vapour in relation to the Terrestrial Temperatures. *
13. Liquids and their Vapours in relation to Radiant Heat. *
14. Reciprocity of Radiation and Absorption. *
15. Influence of Vibrating Period and Molecular Form. Physical Analysis of the Human Breath. *
16. Summary and Conclusion. *
III. ON RADIANT HEAT IN RELATION TO THE COLOUR AND CHEMICAL CONSTITUTION OF BODIES. *
IV. NEW CHEMICAL REACTIONS PRODUCED BY LIGHT. *
1. DECOMPOSITION BY LIGHT. *
Physical Considerations. *
Production of Sky-blue by the Decomposition of Nitrite of Amyl. *
§ 2. ON THE BLUE COLOUR OF THE SKY, AND THE POLARISATION OF SKYLIGHT. *