The Story of Alchemy and Early Chemistry

""The Story of Alchemy and Early Chemistry"" by John Maxson Stillman is a comprehensive account of the history of alchemy and its evolution into modern chemistry. The book traces the origins of alchemy in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and its development in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, highlighting the contributions of famous alchemists such as Paracelsus and Isaac Newton. The author explains the various theories and practices of alchemy, including transmutation, the search for the philosopher's stone, and the quest for immortality. He also explores the influence of alchemy on art, literature, and science, and its impact on the development of chemistry. The book is a fascinating exploration of the history of alchemy and its enduring legacy in modern times.1924. Originally published under the title The Story of Early Chemistry. Tells the story of the development of chemical knowledge and science, from the beginning of time to the end of the 18th century. Contents: practical chemistry of the ancients; earliest chemical manuscripts; theories of the ancients of matter and its changes; early alchemists; chemical knowledge of the Middle Ages; chemistry in the 13th century; chemistry of the 14th and 15th centuries; progressive 16th century; chemical currents in the 16th century; chemistry of the 16th century; the 18th century, rise and fall of the Phlogiston theory; development of pneumatic chemistry in the 18th century; early ideas of chemical affinity; Lavoisier and the chemical revolution.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.