""Chemistry of the 14th and 15th Centuries"" by John Maxson Stillman is a historical account of the development of chemistry during the medieval period. The book explores the contributions of various alchemists and scientists from Europe and the Islamic world, including Jabir ibn Hayyan, Albertus Magnus, and Roger Bacon. Stillman discusses the various theories and practices of alchemy, including the search for the philosopher's stone and the transmutation of metals. He also examines the impact of alchemy on the development ...
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""Chemistry of the 14th and 15th Centuries"" by John Maxson Stillman is a historical account of the development of chemistry during the medieval period. The book explores the contributions of various alchemists and scientists from Europe and the Islamic world, including Jabir ibn Hayyan, Albertus Magnus, and Roger Bacon. Stillman discusses the various theories and practices of alchemy, including the search for the philosopher's stone and the transmutation of metals. He also examines the impact of alchemy on the development of modern chemistry, including the discovery of new elements and the development of chemical processes. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of chemistry.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Story of Alchemy and Early Chemistry, by John Maxson Stillman. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132307.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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