--- product_id: 8188989 title: "A Tale of Seven Elements" price: "₹ 6744" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/8188989-a-tale-of-seven-elements store_origin: IN region: India --- # A Tale of Seven Elements **Price:** ₹ 6744 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Tale of Seven Elements - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 6744 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/8188989-a-tale-of-seven-elements) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: A Tale of Seven Elements: 9780195391312: Scerri, Eric: Books Review: interesting and informative for the layperson - A basic understanding of the periodic table of elements will help the reader glean more from this fascinating book; however, the author makes it "user-friendly" enough for even the layperson to understand and enjoy. As a layperson myself, much of what I assumed about the history, creation and application of the periodic table and its elements was incorrect. Eric Scerri's ability to write succinctly while intuitively expounding upon clarification of terms and processes for those of us without a B.S. degree in chemistry or physics makes it a thoroughly enlightening and pleasurable read. What separates this book from other like-minded books that are written for and marketed to the general public is that this one works. Scerri successfully combines the right proportions of history, chemistry and physics that is inter-woven with compelling story-telling that keeps the reader engaged and motivated to continue reading (even through difficult passages like one quote written in French (literally). Review: An excellnt treatise on the discovery of the "missing" elements in the periodid table - As a chemist I found the book o be fascinating. As I studied for my chosen career in the 1950's I was always interested in Element 43 -- technetium. I wondered if it really did have some of the characteristics of manganese, Element 25. What its the color of pertechnate? Is the color as intense as permanganate? Although his issue was not addressed, I still find it hard to believe that natural technetium is so limited. The radioactive elements were addressed and truly their discovery was descried in great detail. Much different than the story of "Madame Curie" as depicted in the 1943 film. I was never sure why polonium was discovered before radium, and this fact became clearer in this book. I would recommend this book, to anyone who in interested in the evolution of the history of chemistry. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,894,581 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Analytic Chemistry (Books) #17 in Inorganic Chemistry (Books) #1,472 in Chemistry (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (57) | | Dimensions | 8.3 x 1.2 x 5.7 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0195391314 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0195391312 | | Item Weight | 15 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | June 20, 2013 | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | ## Images ![A Tale of Seven Elements - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Jwo6H722L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ interesting and informative for the layperson *by T***I on March 16, 2014* A basic understanding of the periodic table of elements will help the reader glean more from this fascinating book; however, the author makes it "user-friendly" enough for even the layperson to understand and enjoy. As a layperson myself, much of what I assumed about the history, creation and application of the periodic table and its elements was incorrect. Eric Scerri's ability to write succinctly while intuitively expounding upon clarification of terms and processes for those of us without a B.S. degree in chemistry or physics makes it a thoroughly enlightening and pleasurable read. What separates this book from other like-minded books that are written for and marketed to the general public is that this one works. Scerri successfully combines the right proportions of history, chemistry and physics that is inter-woven with compelling story-telling that keeps the reader engaged and motivated to continue reading (even through difficult passages like one quote written in French (literally). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellnt treatise on the discovery of the "missing" elements in the periodid table *by J***N on June 20, 2015* As a chemist I found the book o be fascinating. As I studied for my chosen career in the 1950's I was always interested in Element 43 -- technetium. I wondered if it really did have some of the characteristics of manganese, Element 25. What its the color of pertechnate? Is the color as intense as permanganate? Although his issue was not addressed, I still find it hard to believe that natural technetium is so limited. The radioactive elements were addressed and truly their discovery was descried in great detail. Much different than the story of "Madame Curie" as depicted in the 1943 film. I was never sure why polonium was discovered before radium, and this fact became clearer in this book. I would recommend this book, to anyone who in interested in the evolution of the history of chemistry. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating story of the last pre-uranic elements discovered *by O***Y on November 5, 2013* While working in the field of metallurgy for over 30 years, there have been certain elements I only knew as place markers on the periodic table. This book elucidates the search and discovery of these elements as well as the trials of many of those working in that area. I think the book would appeal mainly to those with some science background although the author focuses on what truly constitutes discovery as well as the fact that today there are few discoveries that are the result of only one persons work.I will probably order his book on the periodic table. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/8188989-a-tale-of-seven-elements](https://www.desertcart.in/products/8188989-a-tale-of-seven-elements) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*