Isbn: 9780282970802 - Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, Vol. 2: Translated from the French (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, which explores the history of alchemy, the precursor to modern chemistry, studies the theories and practices of the ancient alchemists as they explored the transformation of one substance to another. The author examines the origins of alchemy in ancient Egypt and follows its development through medieval laboratories and the groundbreaking work of 16th-century scientists. The book innovates by encompassing the entire history of alchemy in one comprehensive study, providing a thorough understanding of the development of chemistry and offering critical insight into the scientific method itself. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…