The Breviary of Natural Philosophy an Alchemical Treatise

The Breviary of Natural Philosophy is an alchemical treatise written by Elias Ashmole, a renowned English antiquarian, astrologer, and alchemist. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of alchemy, a medieval precursor to modern chemistry that aimed to transmute base metals into gold and to discover the elixir of life. The Breviary of Natural Philosophy covers a wide range of topics related to alchemy, including the nature of matter, the properties of metals, the four elements, the seven planets, and the processes of calcination, distillation, and fermentation. The book also contains a number of illustrations and diagrams that help to explain the alchemical concepts and procedures. Overall, The Breviary of Natural Philosophy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the esoteric traditions of alchemy.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Theatrum Chemicum Brittannicum, by Elias Ashmole. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802890.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.