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The Philosopher's Stone: A Quest for the Secrets of Alchemy
The Philosopher's Stone A Quest for the Secrets of Alchemy
Author: Peter Marshall
Following such luminaries as Newton, Jung, St. Thomas Aquinas and Zosimus, who devoted most of their lives to searching for the Philosopher's Stone, Peter Marshall set out to unearth the secrets of alchemy in the lands where it was traditionally practiced. The result is a fascinating piece of historical, scientific and philosophical detection, a...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780330489102
ISBN-10: 0330489100
Publication Date: 1/2002
Pages: 545
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Publisher: MacMillan Pub Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
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An interesting history of alchemy. The prose is a bit choppy, but it is great background material for Harry Potter fans who have now grown up!


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