Liber Patris Sapientiae An Alchemical Treatise

By Elias Ashmole

Book Overview

Liber Patris Sapientiae is an alchemical treatise written by the famous English alchemist and antiquary, Elias Ashmole. The book is a collection of Ashmole's notes and observations on alchemy, which he compiled over a period of several years. The treatise is divided into several sections, each of which deals with a different aspect of alchemy, such as the preparation of the philosopher's stone, the transmutation of metals, and the purification of the soul. Ashmole draws on a wide range of sources, including the works of Paracelsus, Hermes Trismegistus, and other alchemists of the past. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both beginners and advanced practitioners of alchemy. Liber Patris Sapientiae is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of alchemy, and it remains a classic of the genre to this day.THIS 26 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: 1162845783
• ISBN13: 9781162845784
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"