02516cam a22003493u 4500 74240 UtSlPG 20260610134722.0 m cr n 260607r20241689utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15007506 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QD Glauber, Johann Rudolf, 1604-1670 The works of the highly experienced and famous chymist, John Rudolph Glauber Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-08-12 deaurider, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Works of the Highly Experienced and Famous Chymist, John Rudolph Glauber" is a scientific publication written in the late 17th century. This comprehensive work covers various aspects of chymistry, including medicinal preparations, alchemical processes, and practical techniques for manipulating metals and minerals. The book targets scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts interested in the advancements of chymistry and its applications to medicine and agriculture. The opening of the book features prefaces and illustrative diagrams outlining the construction and utility of philosophical furnaces. Glauber begins by discussing the significance of chymistry in enhancing techniques for distilling substances, highlighting various types of furnaces designed for different operations. He aims to share methods that improve efficiency and reduce costs, enabling better extraction of medicinal compounds and materials from both plants and metals. The prefaces also emphasize the author's commitment to elucidating the art of chymistry for the benefit of readers, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications in this burgeoning field. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Christopher Packe, 1689 Chemistry -- Early works to 1800 Alchemy -- Early works to 1800 Medicine, Magic, mystic, and spagiric -- Early works to 1800 Packe, Christopher, active 1670-1711 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74240 114965 114965