Alchemy : Source of Chemistry and Medicine

By Charles J. Thompson

Book Overview

Alchemy Source of Chemistry and Medicine is a book written by Charles J. Thompson that explores the history and evolution of alchemy from its origins in ancient Egypt to its transformation into modern chemistry and medicine. The book delves into the various theories, practices, and beliefs of alchemists throughout history, including their attempts to transmute base metals into gold, create the philosopher's stone, and develop elixirs of immortality. Thompson also examines the impact of alchemy on the development of modern science and medicine, including the discovery of new elements, the creation of new medicines, and the development of modern laboratory techniques. The book is a comprehensive and engaging study of the fascinating and often mysterious world of alchemy, and is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the history of science and medicine.1897. This important and serious study, first published in 1897, is a fascinating account of the great alchemical and early pharmaceutical endeavors from the fabled search to turn lead into gold to the exotic hunt for the elixir of life. Selected contents: the dawn of the art of healing; the wizards of early Greece; the wizards of the Roman empire; the fathers of medicine; the early age of Greek and Roman pharmacy; alchemy; the philosopher's stone; the black art and occult sciences; the art of foretelling; black magic; superstition and its influence on medicine; love filters; amulets, talismans and charms; mummies and their use in medicine--the unicorn.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076613556X
• ISBN13: 9780766135567
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.2" x 11.1"