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A landmark work of alchemy, this treatise by the celebrated German mystic Basilius Valentinus explores the nature and properties of the 'fifth essence' or quintessence - the mysterious substance believed to be the source of life and consciousness. With its esoteric symbolism, intricate diagrams, and cryptic language, this book offers a glimpse into the world of Renaissance science and spirituality.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This rare and fascinating book offers a tantalizing glimpse into the world of alchemy, magic, and hermeticism in early modern Europe. Written by the mysterious figure known as Basilius Valentinus, a Benedictine monk who claimed to have discovered the secrets of the philosopher's stone, this work includes detailed instructions for creating powerful elixirs, transmuting metals, and uncovering the hidden forces of nature. Accompanied by stunning illustrations and enigmatic annotations, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the esoteric traditions of the Western world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Triumphal Chariot of Antimony, by Basilus Valentinus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564590216.

The Triumphal Chariot of Antimony is a book written by Valentinus, also known as Basilus. The book is a treatise on alchemy, which explores the nature of metals and how they can be transformed into different substances. The author discusses various techniques and processes used in alchemy, including distillation, calcination, and sublimation. The book also includes a detailed description of the philosopher's stone, which was believed to be the key to achieving immortality and transmuting base metals into gold. Valentinus/Basilus draws on the works of other alchemists, including Paracelsus and Hermes Trismegistus, to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject. The Triumphal Chariot of Antimony is an important work in the history of alchemy and continues to be studied by scholars and practitioners of the art.Biographical preface by A. E. Waite. �������To the illustrious, venerable, saintly, and blessed men, adepts of the true philosophy, lovers of virtue, lords of fortune, despisers of the world, whose life is holiness in holiness, knowledge in knowledge, and whose work consists in the relieving of the sick and poor.������� This illuminating work reveals the secrets of the Spagyric Art; the Grand Magisterium, the true and Universal Medicine, the Tinctures which transmute metals, and other deep mysteries that make part of the Sacramentum Regis.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.

THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Hermetic Museum Restored, by Basilius Valentinus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592847.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1800's Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1800's Edition.

Biographical preface by A. E. Waite. "To the illustrious, venerable, saintly, and blessed men, adepts of the true philosophy, lovers of virtue, lords of fortune, despisers of the world, whose life is holiness in holiness, knowledge in knowledge, and whose work consists in the relieving of the sick and poor." This illuminating work reveals the secrets of the Spagyric Art; the Grand Magisterium, the true and Universal Medicine, the Tinctures which transmute metals, and other deep mysteries that make part of the Sacramentum Regis.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1800's Edition.