The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy is a book written by C. J. S. Thompson that explores the history and practice of alchemy and pharmacy. The book delves into the origins of alchemy, its connection to ancient mysticism and philosophy, and its evolution into modern chemistry. It also examines the role of pharmacy in society, from ancient times to the present day, and the development of modern medicine. The book is filled with fascinating stories, anecdotes, and illustrations that bring the history of alchemy and ...
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The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy is a book written by C. J. S. Thompson that explores the history and practice of alchemy and pharmacy. The book delves into the origins of alchemy, its connection to ancient mysticism and philosophy, and its evolution into modern chemistry. It also examines the role of pharmacy in society, from ancient times to the present day, and the development of modern medicine. The book is filled with fascinating stories, anecdotes, and illustrations that bring the history of alchemy and pharmacy to life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and medicine.1897. The author endeavored to sketch some phases of the romance and mystery that have surrounded the arts of medicine, alchemy, and pharmacy from the earliest period of which we have record down to the close of the 18th century. The influence of the past on the present is greater than we commonly suppose. In the age of rapid scientific progress and brilliant research, we are apt to overlook and lose sight of the patient labors of the early pioneers of science.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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