The Salamandrine

The Salamandrine is a novel written by Charles Mackay. The story is set in France during the reign of Louis XIV, and follows the life of a young man named Raoul. Raoul is a talented artist who is forced to flee his home after being falsely accused of a crime. He eventually finds himself in the company of a group of alchemists who are searching for the secret of the philosopher's stone.As Raoul becomes more involved in the alchemist's work, he discovers that their leader, a mysterious figure known as the Salamandrine, has a dark secret. The Salamandrine is using his knowledge of alchemy to gain power and control over the people of France, and Raoul must decide whether to join him or fight against him.The novel is filled with intrigue, romance, and suspense as Raoul navigates the dangerous world of alchemy and tries to uncover the truth about the Salamandrine. Mackay's writing is vivid and colorful, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of 17th century France.Overall, The Salamandrine is a gripping tale of adventure and discovery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1842. The author derived the idea for his poem, The Salamandrine, from the following quote: Our fathers being true philosophers and speaking to God face to face, complained to Him of the wretched fate of these people; and God, whose mercy is illimitable, remembered Him that it was not impossible to find a remedy for this evil. He made known to them that in the same manner as man, by the alliance which he has contracted with God, has been made a participator of the divinity; so the Sylphs, the Gnomes, the Nymphs, and the Salamanders, by the alliance which they may contract with man, can be made participators of man's immortality. Thus a Nymph or a Sylphide becomes immortal and capable of the bliss to which we aspire, when she is happy enough to marry one of the wise; and a Gnome or a Sylph ceases to be mortal from the moment that he marries one of the daughters of men. See the other works by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.