A course of chymistry. Containing the easiest manner of performing those operations that are in physick. With curious remarks and useful discourses upon each operation / writ in French by Nicholas Lemery ; Translated by Walter Harris.

  • Nicolas Lemery
Date:
1677
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Credit: A course of chymistry. Containing the easiest manner of performing those operations that are in physick. With curious remarks and useful discourses upon each operation / writ in French by Nicholas Lemery ; Translated by Walter Harris. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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