Compleat Course of Chymistry title page
Title
Compleat Course of Chymistry title page
Subject
Alchemy -- Early works to 1800.
Description
In this volume, George Wilson describes how to mix a vast assortment of substances to cure a number of maladies. For example, he describes an elixir made with 6 pounds of ground human skull that cures "Madness, Convulsions, and Hysterick Fits." The use of "chemistry" in the title brings to mind origins of why pharmacists in Great Britain are often called "chemists."
Creator
Wilson, George
Source
A compleat course of chymistry : containing not only the best chymical medicines, but also great variety of useful observations : to which are added, the authors experiments upon metals, by way of appendix
Publisher
London : Printed for D. Browne, at the Black-Swan; W. Mears, at the Lamb; and F. Clay, at the Bible, without Temple-Bar
Date
1721
Rights
Public domain
Format
jpeg
Language
English
Type
text
Identifier
qd27w55_1721_titlepage
Citation
Wilson, George, “Compleat Course of Chymistry title page,” Digital Exhibits, accessed November 13, 2024, http://digitalexhibits.wsulibs.wsu.edu/items/show/4646.