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In 1869 Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleyev was puzzling over a way to bring order to the fledgling science of chemistry. Wearied by the effort, he fell asleep at his desk. What he dreamed would fundamentally change the way we see the world.
Framing this history is the life story of the nineteenth-century Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleyev, who fell asleep at his desk and awoke after conceiving the periodic table in a dream-the template upon which modern chemistry is founded and the formulation of which marked chemistry's coming of age as a science. From ancient philosophy through medieval alchemy to the splitting of the atom, this is the true story of the birth of chemistry and the role of one man's dream. In this elegant, erudite, and entertaining book, Paul Strathern unravels the quixotic history of chemistry through the quest for the elements.
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Discover the captivating story of humankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and the birth of modern chemistry in "Mendeleyev's Dream: The Quest for the Elements". This extraordinary book delves into the fascinating journey of Dmitri Mendeleyev, whose dream of the Periodic Table revolutionized the field of chemistry forever.
Uncover the secrets of the universe as you journey through the ancient philosophies, medieval alchemy, and the groundbreaking discoveries leading to the formation of the Periodic Table. Let Paul Strathern guide you through the quixotic history of chemistry in this engaging and enlightening narrative that will leave you inspired and intrigued.
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Embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment with "Mendeleyev's Dream: The Quest for the Elements" and unravel the mysteries of the elements like never before. Begin your adventure today and delve into the extraordinary world of chemistry that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the wonders of science.
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