Chemistry Of The 17th Century

By John Maxson Stillman

Book Overview

Chemistry of the 17th Century is a historical book written by John Maxson Stillman. The book explores the development of chemistry during the 17th century, a period in which the discipline underwent significant changes and advancements. The author delves into the key figures and their contributions to the field, including Robert Boyle, Antoine Lavoisier, and Georg Ernst Stahl. The book covers topics such as the discovery of gases, the development of atomic theory, and the emergence of the scientific method. The author also discusses the social and political contexts in which these advancements took place, including the rise of the Royal Society in England and the influence of alchemy on early chemistry. Overall, Chemistry of the 17th Century provides a comprehensive overview of the major developments in chemistry during this important period in scientific history.THIS 50 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425362672
• ISBN13: 9781425362676
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"