Alchemy and Alchemists
Author | : C. J. S. Thompson |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2012-07-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486167824 |
ISBN-13 | : 0486167828 |
Rating | : 4/5 (828 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Alchemy and Alchemists by : C. J. S. Thompson
Download or read book Alchemy and Alchemists written by C. J. S. Thompson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well-researched study traces history of alchemy, chronicling search for philosopher's stone and elixir of life, alchemist's laboratory and apparatus, symbols and secret alphabets, famous practitioners, plus contributions to field of chemistry. 77 black-and-white illustrations, 31 plates.