Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury [Kindle Edition] Author: Richard M. Swiderski | Language: English | ISBN:
B005GNT8B8 | Format: PDF, EPUB
Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury
You can download Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury [Kindle Edition] from 4shared, mediafire, hotfile, and mirror link Though modern scientists recognize mercury as a harmful environmental pollutant and one of the world's most dangerous elemental toxins, mercury was once considered a wondrous substance capable of eradicating internal disease, revolutionizing the paint and cosmetics industries and even entertaining the masses as part of amateur magic tricks and witch doctor scams.
This work traces the history of mercury in popular culture, beginning in the early eighteenth century when Dr. Thomas Dover, nicknamed "Dr. Quicksilver," began prescribing doses of raw mercury to clear out intestinal blockages and rid the body of syphilis and other diseases. The author then details the role of mercury in several medical, industrial, and cultural applications. In the fields of dentistry and vaccination, mercury continues to be used as a preservative and amalgamative agent. In the cosmetics industry, mercury was once used as a popular "skin lightener" in soaps and skin creams. In the early development of obstetrics and gynecology, mercury was once used to stimulate conception and fetal abortion. These uses of mercury, along with many more, are outlined in the work, while several appendices provide translations of rare works which reference mercury. Direct download links available for Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury
- File Size: 3834 KB
- Print Length: 310 pages
- Publisher: McFarland (August 19, 2008)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B005GNT8B8
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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A well researched and well written book on the history of mercury. I would read any book about mercury by this author.
By Mary Hammond
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