Practical Chemistry Of The Ancients

""Practical Chemistry of the Ancients"" is a book written by John Maxson Stillman that explores the chemical knowledge and practices of ancient civilizations. The book delves into the chemical techniques used by the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese, among other ancient civilizations, and how they contributed to the development of modern chemistry. The author provides detailed descriptions of the chemical processes used in ancient times, such as metallurgy, glassmaking, and dyeing. He also examines the role of alchemy in the development of chemistry and how it influenced the scientific method. The book is a fascinating exploration of the history of chemistry and provides insight into the scientific practices of ancient civilizations. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, chemistry, or ancient civilizations.THIS 82 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.