| Description |
1 online resource (224 p.) |
| Contents |
Front Cover -- Table of Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Editorial Practice -- List of Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Literatures of Alchemical Impotence -- Chapter 2. Alchemical Theories of Social Reform -- Chapter 3. British Library, MS Harley 2407 -- Chapter 4. Alchemical Hermeneutics -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
Addresses the myriad ways in which alchemy was conceptualised by adept and sceptic alike, exploring how alchemical literature was read by those with recourse to a fully functioning laboratory and those who did not know their pelican from their athanor! |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781800107892 |
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1800107897 |
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