Volume 5 Chemistry and Chemical Technology Part II Spagyrical Discovery and Invention: Magisteries of Gold and Immortality, 510 pages, DJ price clipped (in mylar sleeve). This large book may require extra shipping; please inquire.; Volume 5 Part II Only; 7 3/4 x 10 " Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket.

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Title

Science & Civilisation in China, Volume 5 Part II

Publisher

Cambridge University Press, London

Publication Date

2008

ISBN 10

0521085713

ISBN 13

9780521085717

Binding

Hardcover

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Science, Physical Sciences, & Math

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The fifth volume of Dr Needham's immense undertaking, like the fourth, is subdivided into parts for ease of assimilation and presentation, each part bound and published separately. The volume as a whole covers the subjects of alchemy, early chemistry, and chemical technology (which includes military invention, especially gunpowder and rockets; paper and printing; textiles; mining and metallurgy; the salt industry; and ceramics).

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The Gunpowder Epic is one of three planned publications on military technology within Dr Needham's immense undertaking.

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