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_aThomson, Thomas, _d1773-1852 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-11-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced 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) | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChemistry -- History | ||
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