Literatures of Alchemy in Medieval and Early Modern England

Literatures of Alchemy in Medieval and Early Modern England
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Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9781843846444
ISBN-13 : 1843846446
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Download or read book Literatures of Alchemy in Medieval and Early Modern England written by Eoin Bentick and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the myriad ways in which alchemy was conceptualised by adepts and sceptics alike, from those with recourse to a fully functioning laboratory to those who did not know their pelican from their athanor!


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