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    NTM
    |January 1, 1996
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    Carl Schorlemmer

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    Area of Science:

    • History of Science
    • Chemistry
    • Alchemy

    Background:

    • Carl Schorlemmer's posthumous manuscript details the history of chemistry from antiquity to the mid-17th century.
    • The 1100-page document is housed at the John Rylands University Library of Manchester.

    Discussion:

    • The manuscript's main sections cover ancient chemical knowledge, the alchemical era, and the age of medical chemistry.
    • An evaluation suggests Schorlemmer's historical analysis in this work surpassed his earlier "The Rise and Development of Organic Chemistry."

    Key Insights:

    • Schorlemmer's unpublished work offers a comprehensive historical perspective on early chemistry.
    • The manuscript's depth and scope represent a significant contribution to the history of chemical sciences.

    Outlook:

    • Further research into Schorlemmer's manuscript could illuminate the evolution of chemical thought.
    • The unpublished work provides valuable insights into the scientific and philosophical underpinnings of early chemistry.