On the Antiquity of the Chemical Art

"On the Antiquity of the Chemical Art" by James Mactear

Though one of the most widely studied fields of science, many chemists would compare it more to an art form. That's the argument Mactear takes in this text where he describes the history of chemistry as a form of expression and a medium for art. Going all the way back to the science of the Egyptians, he uses historic findings to show that chemistry isn't just a means to an end.