Publisher's Synopsis
The Earliest Alchemical Signs and Symbols is a book written by F. Sherwood Taylor that explores the origins and development of alchemy, a mystical and philosophical tradition that seeks to transform base metals into gold and attain spiritual enlightenment. The book focuses on the earliest alchemical signs and symbols, which were used by alchemists to represent various concepts and processes in their work. The author provides a detailed analysis of these symbols, their meanings, and how they were used in alchemical texts and manuscripts. The book also includes illustrations of these symbols, as well as examples of alchemical texts and manuscripts that feature them. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of alchemy, symbolism, and mysticism.THIS 24 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.
