The Thomson, Thomas 1773-1852 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Thomas Thomson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a comprehensive exploration of the development of chemistry, tracing its origins from the mystical practices of alchemy to its establishment as a respected scientific discipline. It covers significant figures and movements in the history of chemistry, reflecting on how the field has evolved in understanding and practice. The opening of the book outlines the author's intent to document the historical progression of chemistry, emphasizing the shift from alchemy—a discipline riddled with superstition and deception—towards the scientific methodologies that characterize modern chemistry. Thomson begins by discussing the nature of alchemy, its foundations in the quest for gold, and the various historical figures involved in these early practices, such as Geber and Paracelsus. He highlights the impact of alchemical pursuits on the eventual development of chemical knowledge, setting the stage for a narrative that promises to delve deeply into the evolution of chemistry through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-11-27 Produced by MWS, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Chemistry -- History QD Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50565 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50565 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134149.0 50565