Alchemical Fragments Copied From Thomas Charnock's Own Handwriting - Elias Ashmole - Bog

""Alchemical Fragments Copied From Thomas Charnock's Own Handwriting"" is a book written by Elias Ashmole, an English antiquary, politician, and alchemist. The book contains a collection of alchemical fragments that were copied from the original manuscripts written by Thomas Charnock, a prominent alchemist from the 17th century. The fragments cover a wide range of topics related to alchemy, including the transmutation of metals, the philosopher's stone, and the elixir of life. The book also includes Charnock's personal notes and observations, providing a unique insight into the mind of a practicing alchemist.Ashmole's introduction to the book provides background information on Charnock and his contributions to alchemy, as well as an overview of the alchemical tradition in general. The book is intended for scholars and practitioners of alchemy, as well as anyone interested in the history of science and the occult.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Theatrum Chemicum Brittannicum, by Elias Ashmole. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802890.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.