Alchemy Source of Chemistry and Medicine is a comprehensive book written by Charles J. Thompson that delves into the history and origins of alchemy, its influence on the development of modern chemistry and medicine, and its impact on the world. The book explores the philosophical and mystical roots of alchemy, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. It discusses the key figures and ideas that shaped the practice of alchemy, including the alchemists of the Islamic Golden Age, the European alchemists of ...
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Alchemy Source of Chemistry and Medicine is a comprehensive book written by Charles J. Thompson that delves into the history and origins of alchemy, its influence on the development of modern chemistry and medicine, and its impact on the world. The book explores the philosophical and mystical roots of alchemy, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. It discusses the key figures and ideas that shaped the practice of alchemy, including the alchemists of the Islamic Golden Age, the European alchemists of the Middle Ages, and the alchemists of the Renaissance. The book also examines the role of alchemy in the development of modern chemistry and medicine, highlighting the contributions of alchemists to the discovery of new chemical compounds and the development of new medical treatments. In addition, it explores the influence of alchemy on art, literature, and popular culture. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, chemistry, and medicine.1897. This important and serious study, first published in 1897, is a fascinating account of the great alchemical and early pharmaceutical endeavors from the fabled search to turn lead into gold to the exotic hunt for the elixir of life. Selected contents: the dawn of the art of healing; the wizards of early Greece; the wizards of the Roman empire; the fathers of medicine; the early age of Greek and Roman pharmacy; alchemy; the philosopher's stone; the black art and occult sciences; the art of foretelling; black magic; superstition and its influence on medicine; love filters; amulets, talismans and charms; mummies and their use in medicine--the unicorn.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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