The Red Book Of Appin And Remarks Upon Alchemy And The Alchemists

By Ethan Allen Hitchcock

Book Overview

The Red Book of Appin and Remarks upon Alchemy and the Alchemists is a book written by Ethan Allen Hitchcock. The book is a collection of essays that explore the history and practice of alchemy, as well as the myths and legends surrounding the famous Red Book of Appin. The Red Book of Appin is a mysterious manuscript that is said to contain powerful spells and magical knowledge. Hitchcock's essays examine the origins of alchemy, its connection to ancient philosophy and mysticism, and the ways in which alchemists sought to transform base metals into gold. He also delves into the symbolism of alchemy, exploring the various symbols and images used by alchemists to represent their ideas and beliefs. Throughout the book, Hitchcock provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of alchemy and the many mysteries that continue to surround this ancient art.The Red Book of Appin: A Story of the Middle Ages With Other Hermetic Stories and Allegorical Tales and Remarks Upon Alchemy and the Alchemists.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: 116281084X
• ISBN13: 9781162810843
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 610 Pages
• Weight: 2.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"