From Alchemy to Chemistry in Picture and Story

Arthur Greenberg9780471751540, 0471751545

From Alchemy to Chemistry in Picture and Story takes you on an illustrated tour of chemistrys fascinating history, from its early focus on the spiritual relationship between man and nature to some of todays most cutting-edge applications. Drawing from rare publications and artwork that span over five centuries, the book contains nearly 200 essays and over 350 illustrations—including 24 in full color—that tell the engaging story of the development of this fundamental science and its connection with human history.