Salt of the Earth

Date: September 16, 2023

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About the Cookbook

Consisting of a series of case studies, this book is devoted to the concept and uses of salt in early modern science, which have played a crucial role in the evolution of matter theory from Aristotelian concepts of the elements to Newtonian chymistry. No reliable study on this subject has been previously available. Its exploration of natural history's and medicine's intersection with chemical investigation in early modern England demonstrates the growing importance of the senses and experience as causes of intellectual change from 1650-1750. It demonstrates that an understanding of the changing definitions of "salt" is also crucial to a historical comprehension of the transition between alchemy and chemistry.

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BCBCBath (Bangalore Cookbook Club) brings together food enthusiasts from across Bangalore. Each month, we dive into a different cookbook, with members preparing and sharing dishes from it at our potluck gatherings. It's a delicious way to explore new cuisines, hone cooking skills, and build community around a shared love for food.

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