This antiquarian volume comprises a detailed treatise on the biochemical aspects of plants and animals, with information on amino acids, pigments, and many other chemical constituents of organic matter. Full of detailed descriptions and interesting information, as well as being profusely illustrated, this timeless text will be of much value to the discerning student of biochemistry, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Many antique books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this book now in an affordable modern edition.