Experiments upon magnesia alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances

In his pioneering work, "Experiments upon Magnesia Alba, Quicklime, and some other Alcaline Substances," Joseph Black explores the foundational principles of chemistry and the properties of various alkaline substances. This text, rich in empirical investigation and systematic experimentation, is set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment, a period marked by a shift toward scientific rigor and i...