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Alchemy

by E. J. Holmyard

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Classic study by noted scholar ranges over 2,000 years of alchemy: ancient Greek and Chinese alchemy, alchemical apparatus, Islamic and early Western alchemy; signs, symbols, and secret terms; Paracelsus, English and Scottish alchemists, and more. Erudite coverage of philosophical, religious, mystical overtones; replacement of alchemy by scientific method, more. Illustrated.

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Classic study by noted authority covers 2,000 years of alchemical history: religious, mystical overtones; apparatus; signs, symbols, and secret terms; advent of scientific method, much more. Illustrated.

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ISBN:

9780486262987

Author:

Holmyard, E. J.

Author:

Holmyard, Eric John

Author:

Engineering

Publisher:

Dover Publications

Location:

New York :

Subject:

General science

Subject:

Chemistry - General

Subject:

Psychology

Subject:

Occult sciences and parapsychology

Subject:

Occultism

Subject:

Magick Studies

Subject:

Alchemy

Subject:

General Science

Edition Description:

Trade Paper

Series:

Dover Books on Engineering

Series Volume:

143

Publication Date:

19900431

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

320

Dimensions:

8.5 x 5.38 in 0.73 lb

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Alchemy New Trade Paper E. J. Holmyard

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"Synopsis" by Firebrand,

Classic study by noted authority covers 2,000 years of alchemical history: religious, mystical overtones; apparatus; signs, symbols, and secret terms; advent of scientific method, much more. Illustrated.