Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored

Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored is a comprehensive guide to the ancient art of alchemy, written by A. Cockren. The book traces the history of alchemy from its origins in ancient Egypt and Greece, through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and up to the present day. It explores the philosophical and spiritual aspects of alchemy, as well as its practical applications in medicine, metallurgy, and other fields.The author provides a detailed explanation of the alchemical process, including the various stages of purification and transformation that are involved. He also discusses the symbolism and allegory that are used in alchemical texts, and how they relate to the spiritual journey of the alchemist.In addition, the book includes practical exercises and experiments that readers can perform to gain a deeper understanding of alchemy. These include making tinctures, distilling essences, and performing transmutations.Overall, Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored is a fascinating and informative exploration of one of the most mysterious and intriguing subjects in human history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the esoteric arts, spirituality, or the history of science.The object of this book is to place before the reader in language as simple as possible the story of alchemy. Because the literature on this science has ever been an enigma to both the scientific and the lay mind, it is the earnest desire of the author to present it stripped of its symbolism, and to give some indication of its processes, its achievements, and its possibilities. He wishes to show that this science is the Law operating behind all Manifestation in Man; Man that is in his entirety, physical, mental, and spiritual, and to demonstrate how it is bound up in the further evolution and unfoldment of the race, for without this understanding the vision of Man made perfect is impossible. This is an excellent primer for anyone interested in alchemy.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.