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100	1		_aMuir, M. M. Pattison _q(Matthew Moncrieff Pattison), _d1848-1931
245	1	4	_aThe Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-11-30
508			_aE-text prepared by Feòrag NicBhrìde, Victoria Woosley, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAlchemy
653			_aChemistry -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14218
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