The Alchemists: Founders of Modern Chemistry is a book written by F. Sherwood Taylor that explores the history of alchemy and its impact on modern chemistry. The book discusses the origins of alchemy, its practices and beliefs, and its influence on the development of modern chemistry. It also profiles some of the most influential alchemists, including Paracelsus, Robert Boyle, and Isaac Newton. The author delves into the alchemical theories of transmutation, the philosopher's stone, and the search for the elixir of life. The book also covers the transition from alchemy to modern chemistry and the scientific discoveries that emerged during the Enlightenment. The Alchemists: Founders of Modern Chemistry is a comprehensive and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of science and the evolution of chemistry.This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.