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Title: The History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Thomas Thomson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a comprehensive exploration of the development of chemistry, tracing its origins from the mystical practices of alchemy to its establishment as a respected scientific discipline. It covers significant figures and movements in the history of chemistry, reflecting on how the field has evolved in understanding and practice. The opening of the book outlines the author's intent to document the historical progression of chemistry, emphasizing the shift from alchemy—a discipline riddled with superstition and deception—towards the scientific methodologies that characterize modern chemistry. Thomson begins by discussing the nature of alchemy, its foundations in the quest for gold, and the various historical figures involved in these early practices, such as Geber and Paracelsus. He highlights the impact of alchemical pursuits on the eventual development of chemical knowledge, setting the stage for a narrative that promises to delve deeply into the evolution of chemistry through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thomson, Thomas, 1773-1852
EBook No.: 50565
Published: Nov 27, 2015
Downloads: 146
Language: English
Subject: Chemistry -- History
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by MWS, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Thomas Thomson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a comprehensive exploration of the development of chemistry, tracing its origins from the mystical practices of alchemy to its establishment as a respected scientific discipline. It covers significant figures and movements in the history of chemistry, reflecting on how the field has evolved in understanding and practice. The opening of the book outlines the author's intent to document the historical progression of chemistry, emphasizing the shift from alchemy—a discipline riddled with superstition and deception—towards the scientific methodologies that characterize modern chemistry. Thomson begins by discussing the nature of alchemy, its foundations in the quest for gold, and the various historical figures involved in these early practices, such as Geber and Paracelsus. He highlights the impact of alchemical pursuits on the eventual development of chemical knowledge, setting the stage for a narrative that promises to delve deeply into the evolution of chemistry through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thomson, Thomas, 1773-1852
EBook No.: 50565
Published: Nov 27, 2015
Downloads: 146
Language: English
Subject: Chemistry -- History
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.