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 by Elias Ashmole. The book contains a collection of alchemical texts and fragments that were handwritten by Thomas Charnock, a 17th-century alchemist. Ashmole, who was also an alchemist, copied these fragments from Charnock's original manuscripts and compiled them into this book. The texts cover a range of alchemical topics, including the transmutation of metals, the philosopher's stone, and the nature of the alchemical process. The book provides valuable insights into the practices and beliefs of alchemists during the 17th century and is considered an important historical document for those interested in the history of alchemy.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Theatrum Chemicum Brittannicum, by Elias Ashmole.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: 1162819421
• ISBN13: 9781162819426
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"