Alchemy: The Origin of Chemistry is a book written by Thomas Joseph Pettigrew that explores the history and development of alchemy, the precursor to modern chemistry. The book delves into the origins of alchemy, its practices, and its influence on the development of scientific thought. Pettigrew examines the role of alchemy in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, as well as its impact on the scientific revolution of the 17th century. The book also...