The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy is a non-fiction work written by the physician, novelist and curator of Henry Wellcome's library Charles John Samuel Thompson, whose notable writings include Alchemy and Alchemists , Hand Of Destiny: Folklore & Sup , Mystic Mandrake , and Amulets, Talismans and Charm. Thompson mentions in the preface of this book that, we have often overlooked or failed to recognize the intensive research and patient labors of the pioneers of science of the period prior to 18th century, whose remarkable discoveries lead to provide inestimable value to mankind.  This is the author’s effort to remember those pioneers of science whose works lead to important discoveries of the present.

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