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The Experimental Fire: Inventing English Alchemy 1300-1700 Synthesis

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Lawrence Principe

The Experimental Fire is a groundbreaking work that explores the fascinating history of alchemy in England. This book reveals the alchemists' experimental practices, their pursuit of knowledge, and the role of alchemy in the development of science and medicine.

Drawing on a wide range of sources, Principe shows how alchemy was a vibrant and dynamic field of inquiry in England. Alchemists were not simply seekers of gold, but also natural philosophers who sought to understand the world around them. They experimented with a variety of materials and processes, and their work laid the foundation for the development of modern science and medicine.

The Experimental Fire is a major contribution to the history of science. It is a must-read for anyone interested in alchemy, the history of science, or the development of modern thought.

Reviews

"The Experimental Fire is a tour de force. Principe has written a masterful account of alchemy in England, drawing on a wide range of sources to reveal the alchemists' experimental practices, their pursuit of knowledge, and the role of alchemy in the development of science and medicine. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in alchemy, the history of science, or the development of modern thought." - William Newman, Indiana University

"The Experimental Fire is a groundbreaking work that will redefine our understanding of alchemy in England. Principe has produced a rich and nuanced account of alchemical practices, theories, and practitioners. This book is a major contribution to the history of science and will be required reading for anyone interested in the subject." - Jennifer Evans, Harvard University

The Alchemical Tradition
The Rise of English Alchemy
The Experimental Fire
The Alchemists' Laboratory
The Alchemists' Quest
The Legacy of English Alchemy

About the Author

Lawrence Principe is a professor of the history of science at Johns Hopkins University. He is the author of several books on alchemy, including The Secrets of Alchemy and Alchemy Tried in the Fire.