A General History of Alchemy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169680661)

""A General History of Alchemy"" is a comprehensive book written by J. E. Mercer that delves into the history and practices of alchemy. The book explores the origins of alchemy, its development throughout history, and the various theories and concepts associated with it. It covers the different schools of thought that emerged during the medieval period and how they influenced the practice of alchemy. The book also discusses the role of alchemy in the development of modern science, as well as its impact on various fields such as medicine and metallurgy. Overall, ""A General History of Alchemy"" provides a thorough overview of the subject, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and the occult.THIS 76 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Alchemy: Its Science and Romance, by J. E. Mercer. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766149501.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. E. Mercer
ISBN-10: 1169680666
ISBN-13: 9781169680661
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 76
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d