The Amazing Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161600704 : 1161600701 : 23 May 2010 : The Amazing Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry is a comprehensive book written by M.M. Pattison Muir that delves into the fascinating history of alchemy and its evolution into modern chemistry. The book explores the origins of alchemy in ancient Greece, Egypt, and China, and traces its development through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.Muir provides a detailed account of the key figures in alchemy, including Paracelsus, Isaac Newton, and Robert Boyle, and their contributions to the field. He also discusses the various theories and practices of alchemy, such as transmutation, the philosopher's stone, and the search for the elixir of life.The book also covers the transition from alchemy to modern chemistry, including the discovery of elements and the development of the periodic table. Muir explains how alchemical practices and ideas laid the