Secreta Secretorum - Elias Ashmole - Bog

Secreta Secretorum is a book that presents an alchemical translation of the Second Epistle that King Alexander sent to his master Aristotle. The book is authored by Elias Ashmole, a renowned alchemist and collector of rare books and manuscripts. The Second Epistle is a fictional letter that was attributed to Alexander the Great, in which he shares his knowledge of alchemy with Aristotle. The book provides a detailed analysis of the alchemical symbolism and practices that are contained within the Second Epistle. It also includes commentary and explanations by Ashmole, who draws on his own extensive knowledge of alchemy and the occult. The Secreta Secretorum is a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval alchemy and the esoteric knowledge that was believed to hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe.THIS 24 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.