Alchemical Fragments Copied From Thomas Charnock's Own Handwriting

By Elias Ashmole and Thomas Charnock

Book Overview

""Alchemical Fragments Copied From Thomas Charnock's Own Handwriting"" is a book written by Elias Ashmole. It is a collection of alchemical texts that were copied from the handwriting of Thomas Charnock, a 17th-century alchemist. The book includes various fragments of Charnock's work, which cover a wide range of topics related to alchemy, including the philosopher's stone, transmutation, and the properties of metals. The texts are presented in their original form, with no modernization or editing, allowing readers to experience the language and style of 17th-century alchemical writing. Ashmole, who was a prominent alchemist and collector of alchemical texts, provides an introduction to the book, offering insights into the life and work of Charnock and the importance of alchemy in the 17th century. Overall, ""Alchemical Fragments Copied From Thomas Charnock's Own Handwriting"" is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of alchemy and the development of scientific thought in the early modern period.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417917814
• ISBN13: 9781417917815
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"