The Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry Audiobook

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    The Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry takes readers on a journey through the fascinating transformation of mystical alchemy into modern science. With a clear and engaging style, M. M. Pattison Muir reveals how early dreamers, seekers, and experimenters laid the foundations of chemistry as we know it today.

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    In this classic work, Muir explores the history of alchemy not just as superstition, but as a genuine quest for understanding the nature of matter. He traces how alchemists’ dreams of transmuting base metals into gold inspired methods, experiments, and ideas that eventually gave birth to the science of chemistry. From ancient philosophers and medieval scholars to Renaissance practitioners and Enlightenment scientists, the book reveals how intellectual curiosity and persistence gradually pushed human knowledge forward.

    Readers will discover vivid accounts of strange experiments, theories of transformation, and the pursuit of the elusive Philosopher’s Stone, all while seeing how these early investigations opened the path toward rational inquiry, laboratory science, and chemical laws. Muir bridges the mystical and the scientific, offering a comprehensive look at how centuries of wonder evolved into discipline and discovery.

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    Details

    Publisher : Book.io

    Series : Knowledge and Learning

    First Publication Date : 1902

    Author : M. M. Pattison Muir

    Narrator : Peter Yearsley

    Word Count : 70,000

    Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)

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    Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover

    Author Info

    M. M. Pattison Muir

    M. M. Pattison Muir (1848–1931) was a British chemist, science educator, and historian of chemistry. He taught at the University of Cambridge and is remembered for his ability to make complex scientific ideas accessible to general audiences. His writings, particularly on the history of chemistry and alchemy, remain valued for their clarity and insight into the human pursuit of knowledge. Read More

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