The Alchemist's Heir: A Romance In Three Cantos (1862)

By James Talboys Wheeler

Book Overview

The Alchemist's Heir: A Romance In Three Cantos is a novel written by James Talboys Wheeler and published in 1862. The story follows the life of a young man named Edward, who is the heir to his father's estate and the legacy of alchemy. Edward is fascinated by the mysteries of alchemy and spends much of his time studying the ancient texts left behind by his father.As Edward delves deeper into the world of alchemy, he becomes obsessed with finding the philosopher's stone, a legendary substance that is said to have the power to transmute base metals into gold and grant eternal life. His quest takes him on a journey through mystical lands and dangerous encounters with dark forces.Along the way, Edward falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lilith, who shares his passion for alchemy. Together, they embark on a perilous adventure to uncover the secrets of the philosopher's stone and unlock the power of eternal life.The Alchemist's Heir is a gripping tale of love, adventure, and mysticism that explores the themes of ambition, obsession, and the pursuit of immortality. With its richly detailed descriptions of alchemical practices and mystical traditions, this novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century occultism.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: 1104660407
• ISBN13: 9781104660406
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"