An Alchemist Of Mitylene

By Arthur Edward Waite

Book Overview

""An Alchemist of Mitylene"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. The book is a historical fiction novel that takes place in the 17th century on the island of Mitylene in Greece. The story revolves around a young man named Basil who is a skilled alchemist. Basil is on a quest to find the Philosopher's Stone, a legendary substance that is said to have the power to turn base metals into gold and grant immortality to those who possess it. Along the way, Basil encounters a cast of characters including other alchemists, nobles, and even the Ottoman Empire. The book delves into the world of alchemy and the pursuit of knowledge and power, as well as the dangers and consequences that come with it. It is a tale of adventure, mystery, and intrigue that will leave readers captivated until the very end.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Secret Tradition in Alchemy, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802831.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: 1162819383
• ISBN13: 9781162819389
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"