The Earliest Chemical Manuscripts

By John Maxson Stillman

Book Overview

The Earliest Chemical Manuscripts is a book written by John Maxson Stillman that explores the history of chemistry through the examination of some of the earliest known chemical manuscripts. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the origins of chemistry and the second part examining the chemical manuscripts themselves.In the first part of the book, Stillman provides a detailed overview of the development of chemistry as a discipline, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China. He then discusses the contributions of early Greek philosophers such as Democritus, Aristotle, and Empedocles, who laid the foundations for the scientific study of matter and its properties.The second part of the book focuses on the chemical manuscripts themselves, which include works from the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese, as well as medieval European alchemists. Stillman provides detailed analysis and commentary on each manuscript, discussing their historical significance and the insights they offer into the development of chemical knowledge.Overall, The Earliest Chemical Manuscripts is a comprehensive and informative exploration of the history of chemistry, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of this important scientific discipline.THIS 32 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: 1425362621
• ISBN13: 9781425362621
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"