In retrospect: The Sceptical Chymist

@article{Principe2011InRT,
  title={In retrospect: The Sceptical Chymist},
  author={Lawrence M. Principe},
  journal={Nature},
  year={2011},
  volume={469},
  pages={30-31}
}
Robert Boyle's widely misunderstood book elevated the status of chemistry, explains Lawrence Principe. 
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