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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9780282569167
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a collection of 150 emblems, charts the course of Renaissance alchemy from its medieval roots. Basing their work on the belief that nature's elements were interchangeable, the alchemists sought not only to turn base metals into gold but to discover a universal cure for disease, a way to reverse aging, and hints at the nature of God. The author traveled widely, visiting many alchemical centers, interviewing alchemists, and collecting emblems that alchemists used to convey their secrets. These emblems, which symbolized the phases of alchemy's work and depicted the ways that alchemists thought of themselves and their work, are reproduced here with commentary that makes alchemy accessible to the lay reader. This book is a fascinating look into a lost world of science, mysticism, and art. The author's thoughtful exploration of the hermetic tradition, with its emphasis on symbolism, allegory, and ritual performance, sheds light on the alchemists' own understanding of their knowledge. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282569167_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9780282569167
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)