Real Alchemy

by Bartlett, Robert Allen

• ISBN13: 9780892541508
• ISBN10: 0892541504
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780892545544
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-01
• Publisher: Ibis Pr
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Summary

A ground-breaking modern manual on an ancient art, Real Alchemy draws on both modern scientific technology and ancient methods. A laboratory scientist and chemist, Robert Allen Bartlett provides an overview of the history of alchemy, as well as an exploration of the theories behind the practice. Clean, clear, simple, and easy to read, Real Alchemy provides excellent directions regarding the production of plant products and transitions the reader-student into the basics of mineral work—what some consider the true domain of alchemy. New students to practical laboratory alchemy will enjoy reading Real Alchemy and hopefully find the encouragement needed to undertake their own alchemical journey. Bartlett also explains what the ancients really meant when they used the term Philosopher’s Stone” and describes several very real and practical methods for its achievement. Is the fabled Philosopher’s Stone an elixir of long life or is it a method of transforming lead into gold? Judge for yourself.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Ibis Press Edition	p. vii
Foreword	p. 1
Preface to the First Edition	p. 3
Introduction: Practical Alchemy	p. 7
A Brief History of Alchemy	p. 11
Theory of Alchemy	p. 17
Astrology and Alchemy	p. 29
Introduction to Laboratory Alchemy	p. 33
Alchemical Processes	p. 39
Herbal Alchemy	p. 57
Water Works	p. 69
Return to the Fire	p. 85
Qabalah and Alchemy	p. 93
Introduction to Mineral and Metallic Works	p. 99
Via Humida	p. 101
Concerning The Minerals	p. 109
Via Humida, Part Two	p. 117
Via Sicca	p. 125
Antimony	p. 140
The Seed of Metals	p. 151
The Philosopher's Stone	p. 157
Conclusion	p. 169
Appendix	p. 172
Bibliography	p. 175
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