The Last Alchemist in Paris and Other Curious Tales from Chemistry
Categories: Science & Math
Chemist Lars Öhrström uses short historical stories to explain the chemistry behind the world around us. His tales include a Nazi-era hunt for heavy water, Napoleon's buttons, an alchemist in occupied Paris and the uses of chemical elements in war, medicine and everyday products. Each story leads into a clear explanation of the chemical principles involved, making the subject accessible and entertaining for general readers.
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- Shane Parrish: “and other curious tales from chemistry — This book is an accessible and engaging way to understand how chemistry has shaped our societies.”