The book "History of Chemistry, Volume 1" by Thomas Thomson is the first part of a comprehensive study of the development of chemistry from ancient times to the present. In this book, the author examines in detail the role of chemistry in the evolution of science, its connection with other fields of knowledge, as well as the influence of great scientists on the development of this science. Thanks to Thomas Thomson's accessible writing style, readers will be able to better understand the complex theories and concepts that underlie chemistry. This book will be a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of chemical thought.