The Elements of Thermal Chemistry, written by Matthew Moncrieff Pattison Muir in 1885, is a comprehensive guide to the principles of thermal chemistry. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the laws of thermodynamics, the measurement of heat, and the properties of gases, liquids, and solids. It also explores the chemical reactions that occur during heating and cooling processes, as well as the role of heat in chemical reactions. The book...