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Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 15331449
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. The Mirror of Alchemy is a book written by the renowned Friar Roger Bacon, who was a former fellow of Martin College and Brasen-nase College in Oxenforde. The book is an exploration of the art of alchemy, which was a popular practice in medieval Europe. In it, Bacon discusses the principles of alchemy and provides a detailed explanation of the process of transmutation, which was the central goal of alchemy. He also discusses the various materials and substances used in alchemy, as well as the symbolism and philosophy behind the practice. The Mirror of Alchemy is considered to be one of the most important works on alchemy and is still studied by scholars today.1597. The Mirror of Alchemy is an alchemical classic written by Roger Bacon, (Doctor Mirabilis: Latin for Wonderful Teacher), English Franciscan philosopher and educational reformer was a major medieval proponent of experimental science and is thought of as one of the earliest advocates of the modern scientific method. He studied mathematics, astronomy, optics, alchemy, and languages. His Opus Majus contains treatments of mathematics and optics, alchemy and the manufacture of gunpowder, the positions and sizes of the celestial bodies, and anticipates later inventions such as microscopes, telescopes, spectacles, flying machines and steam ships.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. Seller Inventory # 00031451547
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. The Mirror of Alchemy is a book written by the renowned Friar Roger Bacon, who was a former fellow of Martin College and Brasen-nase College in Oxenforde. The book is an exploration of the art of alchemy, which was a popular practice in medieval Europe. In it, Bacon discusses the principles of alchemy and provides a detailed explanation of the process of transmutation, which was the central goal of alchemy. He also discusses the various materials and substances used in alchemy, as well as the symbolism and philosophy behind the practice. The Mirror of Alchemy is considered to be one of the most important works on alchemy and is still studied by scholars today.1597. The Mirror of Alchemy is an alchemical classic written by Roger Bacon, (Doctor Mirabilis: Latin for Wonderful Teacher), English Franciscan philosopher and educational reformer was a major medieval proponent of experimental science and is thought of as one of the earliest advocates of the modern scientific method. He studied mathematics, astronomy, optics, alchemy, and languages. His Opus Majus contains treatments of mathematics and optics, alchemy and the manufacture of gunpowder, the positions and sizes of the celestial bodies, and anticipates later inventions such as microscopes, telescopes, spectacles, flying machines and steam ships.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. Seller Inventory # CIN1161488944G
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 15331449
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Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
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Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. Klappentext1597. The Mirror of Alchemy is an alchemical classic written by Roger Bacon, (Doctor Mirabilis: Latin for Wonderful Teacher), English Franciscan philosopher and educational reformer was a major medieval proponent of experiment. Seller Inventory # 6250161
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Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 15331449-n