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The essay explores the attitude by Antoine Lauarent Lavoisier towards alchemy and shows that by the second half of the 18th century alchemy was still an extremely popular discipline among established intellectuals, reputed scientists and the Court. The article is based on the survey of hitherto unpublished document

M. Beretta (2014). Transmutations and Frauds in Enlightened Paris. Lavoisier and Alchemy. Sagamore Beach : Science History Publications /USA.

Transmutations and Frauds in Enlightened Paris. Lavoisier and Alchemy

BERETTA, MARCO
2014

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The essay explores the attitude by Antoine Lauarent Lavoisier towards alchemy and shows that by the second half of the 18th century alchemy was still an extremely popular discipline among established intellectuals, reputed scientists and the Court. The article is based on the survey of hitherto unpublished document
2014
Fakes!? Hoaxes, Counterfeits and Deception in Early Modern Science
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M. Beretta (2014). Transmutations and Frauds in Enlightened Paris. Lavoisier and Alchemy. Sagamore Beach : Science History Publications /USA.
M. Beretta
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