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Dictionary of Chemistry: Containing the Principles and Modern Theories of the Science; With Its Application to the Arts, Manufacturers, and Medicine (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Louis Nicholas Vauquelin

 
9780266819585: Dictionary of Chemistry: Containing the Principles and Modern Theories of the Science; With Its Application to the Arts, Manufacturers, and Medicine (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0266819583 ISBN 13: 9780266819585
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the history, scope, and practical reach of chemistry—from ancient alchemy to modern science.

This edition presents a clear map of how chemistry grew as a science that touches the arts, manufacturing, and medicine. It surveys natural history as a foundation for chemical study, tracing topics from physics and astronomy to zoology, botany, mineralogy, and geology. The narrative highlights how early investigators opened new paths, and how later researchers refined methods and knowledge to build a robust chemical discipline.

Included are historical sketches of key figures and moments, showing how experimentation and observation shaped the science. The material aims to connect theoretical ideas with practical applications, illustrating chemistry’s evolving role in understanding matter and its transformations.

  • A concise overview of related natural sciences and their influence on chemistry
  • Historical milestones and the progression from alchemy to mainstream chemistry
  • Profiles of notable contributors and their discoveries
  • Discussion of how chemistry applies to everyday life, industry, and medicine

Ideal for readers curious about the origins, development, and real‑world relevance of chemistry.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0266819583
ISBN 13 
9780266819585
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
536