The Scientific Papers of J. Willard Gibbs Volume 1: Thermodynamics is a collection of scientific papers written by the renowned American physicist and mathematician J. Willard Gibbs. The book focuses on the field of thermodynamics, which is the study of the relationships between heat, energy, and work. The papers included in this volume were written by Gibbs between 1873 and 1889, and cover a wide range of topics related to thermodynamics. They include discussions of the laws of thermodynamics, the thermodynamic properties of various substances, and the application of thermodynamics to chemical reactions and phase transitions. Gibbs was a pioneer in the field of thermodynamics, and his work was instrumental in the development of modern physics and chemistry. His papers are known for their clarity and precision, and are still widely read and cited today. This volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of thermodynamics or the work of J. Willard Gibbs. It includes detailed notes and commentary by the editor, as well as a comprehensive index and bibliography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.