The Discovery of the Elements by Mary Elvira Weeks is a comprehensive historical account of the discovery and development of the chemical elements. The book explores the evolution of chemistry from ancient times to the modern era, tracing the contributions of scientists and alchemists who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field.Weeks details the discovery of each individual element, providing a detailed account of the experiments and observations that led to their identification and characterization. She also examines the cultural and societal factors that impacted the study of chemistry, including the influence of religion, politics, and economics.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a specific period in the history of chemistry. The author provides a wealth of information on the key figures in the field, including their backgrounds, motivations, and contributions to the study of chemistry.Overall, The Discovery of the Elements is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of chemistry as a discipline.This is a new release of the original 1933 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.