Publisher's Synopsis
A Compendium of Alchemical Processes is a book that delves into the world of alchemy, exploring the various processes and techniques used by alchemists throughout history. Written anonymously, this compendium provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, covering everything from the basics of alchemical theory to the more advanced practices of transmutation and spiritual transformation. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of alchemy, including the four elements, the seven planetary metals, and the philosopher's stone. Each chapter provides detailed instructions on how to perform various alchemical processes, along with illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts being discussed. Whether you are a seasoned alchemist or a curious beginner, A Compendium of Alchemical Processes is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of alchemy.Extracted from the writings of Glauber, Basil Valentine, and Other Adepts. Partial Contents: Method for the Potable Gold; Preparation of Martial Regulus of Antimony; Great Medicine of Gold; Golden Carbuncle of the Ancients; True Tincture of Gold; Testing of Potable of Gold; How to Prepare a Famous Universal Medicine of Gold; Philosophers' Water of Life; Golden Purple of Cassius; Extraction of Gold or Silver from Lead; Philosophic Stone: how prepared; Treatment of the Sphera Saturni; Practical Process in Alchemy; Preparation of the dissolving Water for Metals; the Alkahest; Fixation and Purification of Sulfur; Process for the Purification of Mercury; Mercury of Philosophers; How to imitate Natural Precious Stones; Vegetable Elixir; White Swan of Basilius; Volatile Salt of Animals; Tinctures of Mars and of Antimony; The True Balm of Life, or Royal Red Oil of Antimony; Modern Alchemical Experiments: Preparation of Magnesium by Electrolysis; Preparation of the Earth-metals; Reduction of Earth-metals; Separation of Earth-metals; Preparation of the Trioxide (Calx) of Gold.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.
