Alchemist's Handbook: Manual for Practical Laboratory Alchemy

Frater Albertus

ISBN 10: 0877286558 / ISBN 13: 9780877286554

Published by Red Wheel/Weiser, 1987

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev3117087350

Synopsis:

Formerly handed down under oath of secrecy, this clear, concise handbook discusses: the fundamental principles of alchemy; directions for the formation of an inexpensive home laboratory, with illustrations of the necessary equipment; stepbystep instructions for the work of the Lesser Circulation, the alchemical transformation within the plant kingdomthe necessary prerequisite for any work in the mineral kingdom.

About the Author: <div> <p>Frater Albertus Spagyricus (Dr. Albert Richard Riedel) (1911-1984); founder of the Paracelsus Research Society in Salt Lake City, which later evolved into the Paracelsus College. Based on the Paracelsian concept of three essentials, Body, Soul and Spirit, Frater Albertus developed a system of teaching alchemical concepts using the spagyric technique of separation and cohobation. The unique gradated courses allowed students to explore aspects of the vegetable, mineral and animal kingdoms in an understandable and accessible way. Previous to this, one had to be a member of a fraternity or secret society in order to gain access to structured teaching. After his death in 1984, the college ceased operations in the United States but continued to carry on the tradition in Australia. Frater Albertus had a profound effect on the way Alchemy and particularly the Spagyric method was disseminated and understood in the mid to late 20th century. His works were translated into many languages.</p> </div>

Bibliographic Details

Title: Alchemist's Handbook: Manual for Practical ...
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication Date: 1987
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good