Chymistry. Lectures by George Fordyce. c.1770.
A treatise on recognisably modern chemistry rather than alchemy. Transitional work between alchemy and chemistry, deals particularly with acids and alkalis, but uses in places a few alchemical terms such as 'menstruum'.
Chymistry
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- Dates of Creation177-
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description4to. 112 folios + 33 blank folios. 23x18.2 cm. Half calf
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