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Forbes, R. J.,

A Short History of the Art of Distillation from the Beginnings up to the Death of Cellier Blumenthal / R.J. Forbes. - 1 online resource (405 pages) : illustrations. - European History and Culture - Book Archive pre-2000 . - European History and Culture - Book Archive pre-2000. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preliminary Material / R. J. Forbes -- Chapter One Introduction / R. J. Forbes -- Chapter Two The Alexandrian Chemists / R. J. Forbes -- Chapter Three The Arabs / R. J. Forbes -- Chapter Four The Middle Ages / R. J. Forbes -- Chapter Five From Brunschwygk to Boyle / R. J. Forbes -- Chapter Six From Boyle to Lavoisier / R. J. Forbes -- Chapter Seven The Wedding of Spirit and Science / R. J. Forbes -- Chapter Eight New Vessels for Old / R. J. Forbes -- Chapter Nine The Aftermath / R. J. Forbes -- Bibliography / R. J. Forbes -- Index: Personal / R. J. Forbes -- Index: Topical / R. J. Forbes.


English

ISBN: 9789004674073

Standard No.: 10.1163/9789004674073 DOI

Subjects--Topical Terms:
History of Science.
History.

LC Class. No.: Q175.3

Dewey Class. No.: 501