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The History of Chemistry

by Thomas THOMSON (1773 - 1852)

Vol 1, Ch 1: Of Alchymy, Part 3

Origin and progress of chemistry, from its beginnings in alchemy into the early 19th century including history and characters of important contributors to the science. (Summary by Sienna)

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