Paracelsus, Five Hundred Years: Three American Exhibits


Subject:
Science , Dragons, Dreams, & Daring Deeds , Notable People , Physicians , Alchemy , Alchemy

Description:
Booklet from an exhibit held at three sites in 1993 and 1994 that commemorated the 500th anniversary of Paracelsus' birth and "highlighted the contributions of this major [Swiss-born] Renaissance figure, especially those in medicine, chemistry, and pharmacy." Features an essay with a brief biography, illustrations, and a discussion of the impact of Paracelsus' writings about the relationship between chemistry and health. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

Creator:
Debus, Allen G.

Publisher:
National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Language:
English

Source:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/pdf/paracelsus.pdf


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