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Title: Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed.
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed." by Pierre Joseph Macquer is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work serves as an essential introductory text on the principles and practices of chemistry, marking a significant transitional period from alchemical traditions to modern scientific inquiry. The text lays a foundational understanding, focusing on the experimental methods that underpin chemical science. The opening of this treatise provides an insightful preface that outlines the evolution of chemistry from its speculative past dominated by alchemical beliefs to a more empirical approach rooted in experimentation. Macquer emphasizes the importance of observation and experimentation as the sole paths to understanding chemical phenomena, contrasting this with the fanciful hypotheses of previous chemists. He proposes an educational structure to the text, guiding beginners through the basic elements and principles of chemistry—including air, water, earth, and fire—before proceeding to more complex compounds and their interactions. The beginning establishes a careful methodological framework, promising a comprehensive exploration of both theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Macquer, Pierre Joseph, 1718-1784
EBook No.: 46998
Published: Sep 29, 2014
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Chemistry -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed.
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed." by Pierre Joseph Macquer is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work serves as an essential introductory text on the principles and practices of chemistry, marking a significant transitional period from alchemical traditions to modern scientific inquiry. The text lays a foundational understanding, focusing on the experimental methods that underpin chemical science. The opening of this treatise provides an insightful preface that outlines the evolution of chemistry from its speculative past dominated by alchemical beliefs to a more empirical approach rooted in experimentation. Macquer emphasizes the importance of observation and experimentation as the sole paths to understanding chemical phenomena, contrasting this with the fanciful hypotheses of previous chemists. He proposes an educational structure to the text, guiding beginners through the basic elements and principles of chemistry—including air, water, earth, and fire—before proceeding to more complex compounds and their interactions. The beginning establishes a careful methodological framework, promising a comprehensive exploration of both theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Macquer, Pierre Joseph, 1718-1784
EBook No.: 46998
Published: Sep 29, 2014
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Chemistry -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.