{"title":"Jennifer M Rampling","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our selection of works by Jennifer M Rampling, an esteemed author celebrated for her insightful contributions to the world of science and nature. Her writing seamlessly bridges the gap between historical scholarship and modern understanding, making complex scientific narratives accessible and engaging for readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer M Rampling is perhaps best known for her captivating book, \u003cem\u003eThe Experimental Fire\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the rich history of alchemy in medieval and early modern Europe. Through meticulous research and a compelling narrative style, she unveils the scientific and philosophical underpinnings of this intriguing discipline, shedding light on how it shaped the development of modern chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy exploring her works, readers can expect to embark on an intellectual journey that not only illuminates the past but also enriches our understanding of science as an evolving human endeavour. Whether you're a history aficionado, a science enthusiast, or someone curious about the intersection of these fields, Jennifer M Rampling's books offer a fascinating and educational experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through her collection to discover how she brings the history of science to life with clarity and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-experimental-fire-by-jennifer-m-rampling-9780226826547","title":"The Experimental Fire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 400-year history of the development of alchemy in England that brings to light the evolution of the practice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn medieval and early modern Europe, the practice of alchemy promised extraordinary physical transformations. Who would not be amazed to see base metals turned into silver and gold, hard iron into soft water, and deadly poison into elixirs that could heal the human body? To defend such claims, alchemists turned to the past, scouring ancient books for evidence of a lost alchemical heritage and seeking to translate their secret language and obscure imagery into replicable, practical effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the development of alchemy in England over four hundred years, from the beginning of the fourteenth century to the end of the seventeenth, Jennifer M. Rampling illuminates the role of alchemical reading and experimental practice in the broader context of national and scientific history. Using new manuscript sources, she shows how practitioners like George Ripley, John Dee, and Edward Kelley, as well as many previously unknown alchemists, devised new practical approaches to alchemy while seeking the support of English monarchs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy reconstructing their alchemical ideas, practices, and disputes, Rampling reveals how English alchemy was continually reinvented over the space of four centuries, resulting in changes to the science itself. In so doing, \u003ci\u003eThe Experimental Fire\u003c\/i\u003e bridges the intellectual history of chemistry and the wider worlds of early modern patronage, medicine, and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854993641708,"sku":"9780226826547","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/07b7b5be9a8f9dc3730a1b29d189be3a.jpg?v=1759262925"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jennifer-m-rampling.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}