Alchemists, Founders of Modern Chemistry

by F. Sherwood Taylor

Book Overview

""Alchemists, Founders of Modern Chemistry"" by F. Sherwood Taylor is a comprehensive exploration of the history, theories, and practices of alchemy. The book traces the evolution of alchemy from its early roots in ancient Egypt and Greece to its development in medieval Europe and its eventual transformation into modern chemistry. Through detailed analysis of the works of famous alchemists such as Paracelsus, Roger Bacon, and Isaac Newton, the author...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116255973X
• ISBN13: 9781162559735
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"