Hermetic Museum Restored - Hardcover

by Arthur Edward Waite (Author)

The Hermetic Museum Restored is a book by Arthur Edward Waite that explores the history and philosophy of alchemy. The book is a collection of works by various authors from the 17th and 18th centuries, including John Dee, Paracelsus, and Robert Fludd. Waite has edited and compiled these works into a comprehensive volume that delves into the esoteric and mystical aspects of alchemy. The book covers topics such as the transmutation of metals, the creation of the philosopher's stone, and the search for the elixir of life. The Hermetic Museum Restored also includes illustrations and diagrams that provide insight into the alchemical processes described in the text. Overall, this book is a fascinating exploration of the history and philosophy of alchemy, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the occult or esoteric traditions.And Enlarged Containing Twenty-two Most Celebrated Chemical Tracts. Contents: The Golden Tract; Golden Age Restored; Sophic Hydrolith; A Demonstration of Nature; A Short Tract; Only True Way; Glory of the World; A Tract of Great Price; A Very Brief Tract; Book of Lambspring; Golden Tripod; Chemical Treatise of Thomas Norton; Testament of Cremer; New Chemical Light; New Chemical Light, Second Part; An Open Entrance to the Closed Palace of the King; A Subtle Allegory Concerning the Secrets of Alchemy; Three Treatises of Philalethes I; Three Treatises of Philalethes II; Three Treatises of Philalethes III; John Frederick Helvetius' Golden Calf; All-Wise Doorkeeper.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.