Eirenaeus Philalethes

This special edition of 'Collectanea Chemica: Select Treatises on Alchemy and Hermetic Medicine' was written by Eirenaeus Philalethes, and first published in 1893, making it 125 years old. This antiquarian text features sections on The Secret of the Immortal Liquor Called Alkahest, The Admiral Efficacy of the True Oil of Sulphur Vive, The Stone of the Philosophers, The Preparation of the Sophic Mercury, and more. This is an interesting old find and a fascinating read, but we heartily do not recommend trying any of the remedies herein This is an absolute must-have for all enthusiasts of the evolution of science in general, and in the history of Alchemy in particular. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. At 'Black Books' we do not use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to transcribe books from scanned images or other forms of text - this usually results in everything from strange characters to gibberish. We believe that reading an old book, exactly as it was, is the most satisfying way to read it. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

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Collectanea Chemica is a comprehensive collection of alchemical writings attributed to Philalethes, Eirenaeus, a pseudonym for a 17th century alchemist. The book is divided into three parts and contains over 40 treatises and essays on various alchemical topics. Part one focuses on the theoretical principles of alchemy, including the nature of matter, the four elements, and the three principles of alchemy. Part two discusses practical alchemy, including the preparation of various alchemical substances and the transmutation of metals. Part three contains miscellaneous essays on various topics, including astrology, medicine, and the symbolism of alchemy. The book is written in a cryptic and allegorical style common to alchemical writings of the time, making it a challenging read for those unfamiliar with the subject. Nonetheless, Collectanea Chemica remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history and philosophy of alchemy. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1893 Edition. 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.