Alchemy - E. J. Holmyard

Title: Alchemy
Author: E. J. Holmyard
Publisher: Penguin Books
Format: Paperback
Edition: First Pelican edition, 1957
ISBN: No ISBN stated

Condition: Second-hand. Good. The blue and white wrappers show general rubbing, soiling and spotting, with edge and corner wear and creasing. The spine is notably rubbed and creased with wear at the ends, while the visible interior shows age-toning. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

A classic historical study of alchemy by historian of science E. J. Holmyard, tracing the tradition from Greek and Chinese alchemy through the Islamic world and medieval and early modern Europe. Holmyard examines alchemical apparatus, symbols, major figures including Paracelsus and Nicolas Flamel, and the long pursuit of transmutation and the Philosophers' Stone.

First published as Pelican A348 in 1957, this vintage edition is particularly appealing for readers interested in alchemy, occult history, esoteric traditions and the development of early chemistry.