Alchemy : the great secret /
Medieval alchemists, forerunners of today's chemists, sought to transmute base metals into gold. This lively illustrated history explores intriguing aspects of this mix of science, philosophy, art, religion, and magic, whose roots go back to ancient Egypt. 158 illustrations, 109 in color
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| Language: | English French |
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New York :
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers,
[2000]
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| Series: | Discoveries (New York, N.Y.)
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