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Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry

Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry

Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry

M. M. Pattison Muir / MMPattison Muir

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
1992
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Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9781564590190
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The Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry is a book written by M. M. Pattison Muir. It explores the history of alchemy, a medieval practice that aimed to transform base metals into gold and find the elixir of life. The book traces the origins of alchemy in ancient Egypt and Greece, and its development in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It also discusses the influence of alchemy on the beginnings of modern chemistry, including the discovery of elements and the development of the periodic table. The book is a comprehensive and informative account of the fascinating history of alchemy and its impact on the development of science.A solid overview and valuable aid for anyone endeavoring to unravel the complex history of alchemy.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.

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