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The Works of Geber

The Works of Geber

Holmyard, E. J.
Russell, Richard

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ISBN10: 1169316050
ISBN13: 9781169316058
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.64
Height: 0.69 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Works of Geber by E.J. Holmyard is a comprehensive collection of the writings and teachings of the renowned alchemist and chemist, Jabir ibn Hayyan, also known as Geber. The book includes translations of Geber's most important works, including his treatises on alchemy, chemistry, and metallurgy.Geber was a prolific writer and his works had a profound influence on the development of chemistry and alchemy in the Islamic world and Europe. His writings covered a wide range of topics, from the transmutation of metals to the creation of artificial life.The Works of Geber provides readers with a unique insight into the mind of one of the most important figures in the history of science. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of chemistry or alchemy, and it is an essential resource for scholars and researchers in these fields.1928. Geber is the Westernized form of Jabir, the name of the celebrated Arab chemist to whom the books here printed have been ascribed. Within the last few years the mystery surrounding him has begun to disperse and the story of his life may be told here with some degree of probability.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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