Author: Vigenere Blaise dePublisher:
ISBN: 9780243813278
Category :
Languages : en
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Discourse of Fire and Salt, Discovering Many Secret Mysteries, As Well Philosophicall, As Theologicall
Author: Vigenere Blaise dePublisher:
ISBN: 9780243813278
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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A Discovrse of Fire and Salt
Author: Blaise de VigenèrePublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Blaise de Vigenère's 'A Discovrse of Fire and Salt' is a captivating exploration of the elements of fire and salt as symbolic representations within early modern literature. Through a series of eloquently written essays, Vigenère delves into the symbolic meanings and cultural significance of fire and salt, drawing on literary works from the Renaissance period to shed light on their complex associations. His writing style is rich in imagery and metaphor, reminiscent of the allegorical tradition popular during his time. This book provides valuable insights into the way these elements were used by writers as powerful symbols to convey deeper truths about humanity and the world. Vigenère's meticulous analysis and scholarly approach make 'A Discovrse of Fire and Salt' a must-read for those interested in literary symbolism and early modern literature. Drawing on his own experiences and knowledge of the literary trends of his time, Vigenère brings a unique perspective to the study of fire and salt in literature, making this book a valuable contribution to the field.
The Zelator
Author: David OvasonPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 144816463X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 731
Book Description
THIS BOOK REVEALS THE CONSPIRACY BY LEONARDO, NEWTON, GOETHE AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE INITIATE TRADITION TO INFLUENCE THE COURSE OF HISTORY BY MAGIC. From the dawn of history and perhaps beyond a small group of magi working within a specific magical tradition have believed they have been influencing the course of history, guiding mankind towards higher levels of consciousness. Theirs is a reincarnationist philosophy and they believe that, as initiates of the highest order, they return in local groups at key moments to conspire to change the course of events. Whether or not their beliefs are right, whether or not their magical practices work in the way they believe, this book will prove that certain remarkable individuals, many of them famous in other areas, have undoubtedly held these beliefs. Bestsellers such as HOLY BLOOD, HOLY GRAIL and THE TOMB OF GOD have been written by amateur historians trying to penetrate the veil of secrecy that surrounds this conspiracy; here for the first time an initiate of the order reveals the truth.
A Discourse of Fire and Salt
Author: Blaise de VigenèreThe Experimental Fire
Author: Jennifer M. RamplingPublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022671084X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
“Presents the largely uncharted history of English alchemy from its medieval roots until the end of the seventeenth century . . . an astounding eye for detail.” —Annals of Science In medieval and early modern Europe, the practice of alchemy promised extraordinary physical transformations. Who would not be amazed to see base metals turned into silver and gold, hard iron into soft water, and deadly poison into elixirs that could heal the human body? To defend such claims, alchemists turned to the past, scouring ancient books for evidence of a lost alchemical heritage and seeking to translate their secret language and obscure imagery into replicable, practical effects. Tracing the development of alchemy in England over four hundred years, from the beginning of the fourteenth century to the end of the seventeenth, Jennifer M. Rampling illuminates the role of alchemical reading and experimental practice in the broader context of national and scientific history. Using new manuscript sources, she shows how practitioners like George Ripley, John Dee, and Edward Kelley, as well as many previously unknown alchemists, devised new practical approaches to alchemy while seeking the support of English monarchs. By reconstructing their alchemical ideas, practices, and disputes, Rampling reveals how English alchemy was continually reinvented over the space of four centuries, resulting in changes to the science itself. In so doing, The Experimental Fire bridges the intellectual history of chemistry and the wider worlds of early modern patronage, medicine, and science. “An engaging piece of scholarly work . . . it humanizes the alchemist, showing him or her to be a historical personage caught up in the circumstances of the era and seeking to survive the upheavals and challenges of historical reality . . . bound to make an important contribution to the history of science, social history, history of scholarship, and the history of the book.” —Early Science and Medicine
Discourse of Fire and Salt
Author: Blaise de VigenèrePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alchemy
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Pyrotechnical Discourses. Being, I. An Experimental Confirmation of Chymical Philosophy, treating of the several principles in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms. With a perspective against chymical nonentities. By J. Kunkel. II. A short discourse on the original of Metallick Veins; by G. E. Stahl; which may serve as an answer to Dr Woodward's Theory of the Earth. ... III. The Grounds of Pyrotechnical Metallurgy, and metallick essaying; by J. C. Fritschius. All ... translated from the Latin, etc
Author: Salt
Author: Mark KurlanskyPublisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 030736979X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
From the award-winning and bestselling author of Cod comes the dramatic, human story of a simple substance, an element almost as vital as water, that has created fortunes, provoked revolutions, directed economies and enlivened our recipes. Salt is common, easy to obtain and inexpensive. It is the stuff of kitchens and cooking. Yet trade routes were established, alliances built and empires secured – all for something that filled the oceans, bubbled up from springs, formed crusts in lake beds, and thickly veined a large part of the Earth’s rock fairly close to the surface. From pre-history until just a century ago – when the mysteries of salt were revealed by modern chemistry and geology – no one knew that salt was virtually everywhere. Accordingly, it was one of the most sought-after commodities in human history. Even today, salt is a major industry. Canada, Kurlansky tells us, is the world’s sixth largest salt producer, with salt works in Ontario playing a major role in satisfying the Americans’ insatiable demand. As he did in his highly acclaimed Cod, Mark Kurlansky once again illuminates the big picture by focusing on one seemingly modest detail. In the process, the world is revealed as never before.
The Works
Author: Johann Rudolph GlauberPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 820
Book Description
Chymical Disceptations: or, Discourses upon acid and alkali. Wherein are examined the objections of Mr. Boyle, Faithfully rendred out of French ... by J. W., Φιλοθεωρος. To which is added, by the translator, a discourse of phlebotomy. (Errores phlebomiæ [sic] detecti.).
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Author: François ANDRȨ (M.D.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description