Publisher's Synopsis
Alchemy Source of Chemistry and Medicine is a comprehensive book written by Charles J. Thompson that explores the history and evolution of alchemy as a precursor to modern chemistry and medicine. The book begins by tracing the origins of alchemy in ancient Egypt and Greece, and then moves on to examine the contributions of alchemists from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The author explains how alchemists sought to transmute base metals into gold and silver, but also how they developed techniques for extracting and purifying metals, creating dyes and pigments, and producing medicines and remedies.Throughout the book, Thompson highlights the key figures and ideas that shaped alchemy, including the works of Paracelsus, Isaac Newton, and Robert Boyle. He also explores the role of alchemy in the development of modern science, including the discovery of elements and the theory of atomic structure. In addition, the book examines the influence of alchemy on various fields of medicine, from the use of herbal remedies to the development of modern pharmacology.Overall, Alchemy Source of Chemistry and Medicine provides a fascinating and informative look at the history of alchemy and its impact on modern science and medicine. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, chemistry, or 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.
