02325cam a22003013u 4500 55630 UtSlPG 20260610134300.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QD Thorpe, T. E. (Thomas Edward), 1845-1925 History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2) : From the earliest time to the middle of the nineteenth century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-09-26 Produced by Sonya Schermann, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2)" by T. E. Thorpe is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the development of chemistry from its ancient roots to the mid-19th century. The book explores the early practices and philosophies surrounding chemistry, delving into the contributions made by various cultures and notable figures throughout history. The opening of the book introduces the origins and evolution of chemical arts, with a particular focus on ancient Egyptian practices. It discusses the notion of chemistry as both an art and a science, emphasizing its empirical nature in ancient times before developing into a scientific discipline. Through references to various historical sources and figures, Thorpe sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of how ancient civilizations contributed to the field of chemistry, laying the groundwork for future advancements. The first chapter, titled "The Chemistry of the Ancients," establishes the themes of knowledge accumulation and the transition from practical arts to more theoretical frameworks that will be expanded upon in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chemistry -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55630 96461 96461