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The Secrets of Alchemy by Lawrence M. Principe
4.0
This was a really fascinating book. I primarily wanted to read it for more cursory knowledge of the 17th and 18th centuries (knowing that Alchemy was in the midst of a golden age at that point) but found so much more.
With a background in chemistry the author (Lawrence Princip) is able to approach the highly overly mysticised subject of Alchemy, not falling into the trap of flippant dismissal or over-exhuberant delusions, instead approaching in rational terms and revealing the true craft and intellect of the Alchemist.
With a background in chemistry the author (Lawrence Princip) is able to approach the highly overly mysticised subject of Alchemy, not falling into the trap of flippant dismissal or over-exhuberant delusions, instead approaching in rational terms and revealing the true craft and intellect of the Alchemist.