How many books and scientific papers did Wilhelm Ostwald write during his life?

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Wilhelm Ostwald was an exceptionally prolific writer throughout his life. According to his biographical records, he authored 45 books and numerous booklets. In addition to his books, he wrote approximately 500 scientific papers, produced about 5,000 reviews, and authored more than 10,000 letters.1