The Red Book Of Appin And Remarks Upon Alchemy And The Alchemists - Hardcover

by Ethan Allen Hitchcock (Author)

The Red Book of Appin and Remarks Upon Alchemy and the Alchemists is a book written by Ethan Allen Hitchcock. The book is a collection of ancient Scottish Gaelic spells and incantations, originally written in the Red Book of Appin, a medieval manuscript that has been lost to history. Hitchcock provides a translation of the spells and incantations, as well as a commentary on alchemy and the alchemists who practiced it. The book explores the history of alchemy, its connections to ancient mythology and religion, and its influence on modern science. Hitchcock also discusses the symbolism and metaphysics of alchemy, and the ways in which it has been interpreted by different cultures and traditions throughout history. The Red Book of Appin and Remarks Upon Alchemy and the Alchemists is a fascinating exploration of the history and philosophy of alchemy, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the occult, mysticism, or the history of science.The Red Book of Appin: A Story of the Middle Ages With Other Hermetic Stories and Allegorical Tales and Remarks Upon Alchemy and the Alchemists.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.