The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee and the Catalogue of His Library of Alchemical Manuscripts

The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee and the Catalogue of His Library of Alchemical Manuscripts is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell. The book is a collection of the private diary of Dr. John Dee, an English mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and occult philosopher who lived in the 16th century. The diary contains entries written by Dee himself, detailing his experiments, observations, and conversations with angels and spirits.In addition to the diary, the book also includes a catalogue of Dee's library of alchemical manuscripts, which was one of the largest collections of its kind at the time. The catalogue provides a detailed description of each manuscript, including its title, author, and subject matter.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of alchemy, magic, and the occult sciences. It provides insight into the mind and work of one of the most influential figures in the field, and sheds light on the practices and beliefs of the occult community in 16th century England.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1842 Edition.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.