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Science, alchemy, and the Great Plague of London

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Shelley reviews the development of chemistry and medicine during the Scientific Revolution, especially the contributions of George Starkey, who had enormous influence over Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton. Starkey was reputedly the only physician in London with a cure for the Great Plague in 1665, though the details are lost.-- Provided by publisher.

Title Science, alchemy, and the Great Plague of London / Scott Shelley.
Publisher New York, [New York] : Algora Publishing
Creation Date 2017
Notes Includes bibliographical references.
Extent 1 online resource (264 pages) : illustrations
Language English
Copyright Date ©2017
National Library system number 997010703356405171
MARC RECORDS
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