The Compound of Ancient Alchemy

by Sir George Ripley

Book Overview

The Compound of Ancient Alchemy is a book written by Sir George Ripley, a 15th-century alchemist and monk. The book is a treatise on alchemy, a medieval science that aimed to transform base metals into gold and discover the elixir of life, among other things. The Compound of Ancient Alchemy is considered one of the most important works in the history of alchemy, and it was widely read and studied during the Renaissance.The book is divided into twelve...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162907525
• ISBN13: 9781162907529
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"