Catalogue of Dr. John Dee's Library of Alchemical Manuscripts

Catalogue of Dr. John Dee's Library of Alchemical Manuscripts by James Orchard Halliwell is a comprehensive catalog of the alchemical manuscripts owned by the famous English mathematician, astronomer, and occultist Dr. John Dee. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of alchemy, as it provides a detailed account of the manuscripts in Dee's collection, including their titles, authors, and provenance. The catalog is organized alphabetically by author, and includes works by prominent alchemists such as Paracelsus, Hermes Trismegistus, and Roger Bacon, as well as lesser-known figures. Each entry is accompanied by a brief description of the manuscript's contents, and many of the entries also include notes on Dee's annotations and marginalia. In addition to the catalog itself, the book includes an introduction by Halliwell that provides background information on Dee's life and work, as well as a discussion of the significance of his alchemical library. Overall, Catalogue of Dr. John Dee's Library of Alchemical Manuscripts is an important reference work for anyone interested in the history of alchemy, and a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most enigmatic figures of the Renaissance.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Private Diary of Dr. John Dee and the Catalogue of His Library of Alchemical Manuscripts, by James Orchard Halliwell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591093.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.