The Book of Alchemy by Frances Melville

The Book of Alchemy by Frances Melville

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Outlining the history, philosophy and techniques of the Western tradition of alchemy, this text looks at the people who have kept the tradition alive, with practical exercises including meditations, the understanding of the planets and numerology, and instructions for making tinctures and potions.

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The Book of Alchemy by Frances Melville

Outlining the history, philosophy and techniques of the Western tradition of alchemy, as passed down from the Egyptians to the Ancient Greeks and Arabs, who introduced alchemy to Europe in the Middle Ages, this text also looks at the people who have kept the tradition alive, and how alchemy has achieved a role in science, medicine, philosophy, religion and the arts in the 21st century. It includes practical exercises including meditations, the understanding of the planets and numerology, with instructions on how to make alchemical tinctures and potions using everyday herbs and equipment.
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ISBN 13 9781931412278
ISBN 10 1931412278
Title The Book of Alchemy
Author Frances Melville
Condition Unavailable
Publisher Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Year published 2002-12-01
Number of pages 128
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