The Aspiring Adept Robert Boyle and His Alchemical Quest |
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| Author:
| Principe, Lawrence |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-05082-9 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2000 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $58.00 |
Book Description:
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Presents a provocative view of Robert Boyle (1627-1691), one of the leading figures of the Scientific Revolution, by revealing his avid and lifelong pursuit of alchemy. This title shows that his alchemical quest positions him more accurately in the intellectual and cultural crossroads of the seventeenth century.
Presents a provocative view of Robert Boyle (1627-1691), one of the leading figures of the Scientific Revolution, by revealing his avid and lifelong pursuit of alchemy. This title shows that his alchemical quest positions him more accurately in the intellectual and cultural crossroads of the seventeenth century.