Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163581162)

Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored is a book written by Archibald Cockren that explores the history, principles, and practices of alchemy. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the history of alchemy, including its origins in ancient Egypt and Greece, its development in medieval Europe, and its decline during the Scientific Revolution. The second part of the book delves into the principles of alchemy, including the concept of the philosopher's stone, the transmutation of metals, and the search for the elixir of life. The final part of the book explores the practical aspects of alchemy, including laboratory techniques, the preparation of alchemical substances, and the use of alchemy for spiritual transformation. Throughout the book, Cockren emphasizes the importance of understanding alchemy as a holistic system that combines physical, spiritual, and philosophical elements. He also argues that alchemy has been unfairly dismissed as a primitive or superstitious practice, and that it deserves to be recognized as a valuable and legitimate field of study.The object of this book is to place before the reader in language as simple as possible the story of alchemy. Because the literature on this science has ever been an enigma to both the scientific and the lay mind, it is the earnest desire of the author to present it stripped of its symbolism, and to give some indication of its processes, its achievements, and its possibilities. He wishes to show that this science is the Law operating behind all Manifestation in Man; Man that is in his entirety, physical, mental, and spiritual, and to demonstrate how it is bound up in the further evolution and unfoldment of the race, for without this understanding the vision of Man made perfect is impossible. This is an excellent primer for anyone interested in alchemy.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: A. Cockren
ISBN-10: 116358116X
ISBN-13: 9781163581162
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 156
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d