Catalogue of Dr. John Dee's Library of Alchemical Manuscripts

By James Orchard Halliwell and James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps

Book Overview

The Catalogue of Dr. John Dee's Library of Alchemical Manuscripts is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell. It is a comprehensive listing of the alchemical manuscripts owned by Dr. John Dee, a renowned English mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and occultist of the 16th century. The book contains detailed descriptions of each manuscript, including its title, author, and physical characteristics. It also includes a brief history of Dr. Dee and his contributions to the field of alchemy. The Catalogue of Dr. John Dee's Library of Alchemical Manuscripts is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of alchemy and the occult, providing insight into the collection of one of the most prominent figures in the field.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Private Diary of Dr. John Dee and the Catalogue of His Library of Alchemical Manuscripts, by James Orchard Halliwell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591093.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: 1162858648
• ISBN13: 9781162858647
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"