02104cam a22003133u 4500 14218 UtSlPG 20260610133332.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QD Muir, M. M. Pattison (Matthew Moncrieff Pattison), 1848-1931 The Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-30 E-text prepared by Feòrag NicBhrìde, Victoria Woosley, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry" by M. M. Pattison Muir is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the evolution of alchemical practices and beliefs, exploring the transition from mystical alchemy to the foundational principles of modern chemistry. At the start of the text, Muir establishes a framework for discussing the pre-scientific understanding of material changes, highlighting how ancient Greek philosophers laid the groundwork for chemical inquiry, contrasting early speculative ideas with burgeoning empirical methods. In this opening portion, Muir reflects on ancient theories about matter, introduces quotes from notable alchemists, and describes the symbolic language and concepts that characterized their work. Throughout, Muir aims to present the evolution of thought regarding material transformations in an accessible way for modern readers, bridging the gap between mystical alchemical traditions and contemporary scientific understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Alchemy Chemistry -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14218 55606 55606