The English Alchemists

By F. Sherwood Taylor

Book Overview

The English Alchemists is a comprehensive book written by F. Sherwood Taylor that explores the history and practices of alchemy in England. The book delves into the lives and works of prominent English alchemists such as Roger Bacon, John Dee, and Isaac Newton, as well as lesser-known practitioners. It covers the various theories, experiments, and beliefs of alchemists, including their search for the philosopher's stone, the transmutation of metals, and the quest for immortality. The book also discusses the impact of alchemy on English culture and society, particularly in the fields of medicine, chemistry, and literature. The English Alchemists is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the occult, as well as those seeking to understand the origins of modern chemistry.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Alchemists, Founders of Modern Chemistry, by F. Sherwood Taylor. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459002X.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: 116285247X
• ISBN13: 9781162852478
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"