Alchemists, Founders of Modern Chemistry - Hardcover

by F. Sherwood Taylor (Author)

Alchemists, Founders of Modern Chemistry by F. Sherwood Taylor is a comprehensive book that explores the history of alchemy and its impact on modern chemistry. The book delves into the lives and works of famous alchemists such as Paracelsus, Robert Boyle, and Isaac Newton, and how their experiments and theories laid the foundation for modern chemistry. It also discusses the philosophical and spiritual beliefs of alchemists and how they influenced their work. The book covers various topics such as the transmutation of metals, the discovery of acids and bases, and the development of laboratory equipment. It also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex concepts discussed in the book. Overall, Alchemists, Founders of Modern Chemistry is a fascinating read for those interested in the history of science and the evolution of chemistry.The purpose of this book is to give a short and clear account of the alchemists, their ways of thought and their contribution to man's achievement. Contents: The Ideas of the Alchemists; The Origin of Alchemical Practice; The First Alchemists; The Earliest Alchemical Signs and Symbols; Chinese Alchemy; Alchemists of Islam; The Alchemists in Europe; Alchemy in the Fourteenth Century; The English Alchemists; Alchemical Symbolism; Stories of Transmutations; From Alchemy to Chemistry; The Hermetic Philosophy; The Relation of Alchemy to Science.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.