Buy this book on-line Doberer, K. K : The Goldmakers: 10,000 Years Of AlchemyNicholson & Watson, London, England, 1948
301pp. B&W Illustrations. DJ is lightly soiled and has some wear at spine ends . Alchemy is an influential philosophical tradition whose early practitioners' claims to profound powers were known from antiquity. The defining objectives of alchemy are varied; these include the creation of the fabled philosopher's stone possessing powers including the capability of turning base metals into the noble metals gold or silver, as well as an elixir of life conferring youth and immortality. Western alchemy is recognized as a protoscience that contributed to the development of modern chemistry and medicine, 8vo, Fine in Very Good DJ Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Doberer, K. K : The Goldmakers: 10,000 Years Of Alchemy. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including antiquarian books, used books, atlases, first editions and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |