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Quicksilver
- Mercury in Popular Culture
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Pages:
- 310
- Published:
- September 1, 2008
- Dimensions:
- 152x229x16 mm.
- Weight:
- 422 g.
Delivery:
2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024
Description of Quicksilver
Traces the history of mercury in popular culture, beginning in the early 18th century when Dr Thomas Dover, nicknamed ""Dr Quicksilver,"" prescribed doses of raw mercury to clear out intestinal blockages and rid the body of syphilis and other diseases. This book details the role of mercury in several medical, industrial, and cultural applications.
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