by C. J. S. Thompson
Well-researched study traces history of alchemy, chronicling search for philosopher's stone and elixir of life, alchemist's laboratory and apparatus, symbols and secret alphabets, famous practitioners, plus contributions to field of chemistry. 77 black-and-white illustrations, 31 plates.
ISBN: 9780486167824
294 pages
Published: 2012-07-12
Publisher: Courier Corporation