Project Gutenberg 2022-08-05 Public domain in the USA. 532 Waite, Arthur Edward 1857 1942 Waite, A. E. (Arthur Edward) Barrett, Francis 10019816 Lives of alchemystical philosophers To which is added a bibliography of alchemy and hermetic philosophy $bGeorge Redway,$c1888. Based on "The lives of alchemystical philosophers," London, 1815, originally issued anonymously under title: The lives of the adepts in alchemystical philosophy, London, 1814, and generally ascribed to Francis Barrett. deaurider, Amber Black and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Lives of Alchemystical Philosophers" by Arthur Edward Waite is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the lives and contributions of prominent figures in the field of alchemy, presenting a blend of biographical sketches and philosophical explorations of the alchemical tradition. The book aims to shed light on the true nature of alchemical practices and beliefs, as well as the spiritual underpinnings that drove these historical figures in their quest for knowledge. The opening of the book sets the stage by outlining its foundation in earlier works and offering insights into the historical context of alchemy. Waite emphasizes the significance of alchemical philosophy and its objective of achieving not just material transformation but also spiritual enlightenment. He introduces the reader to the complexities of interpreting alchemical writings, remarking on the division of opinions among scholars regarding the ultimate goals of alchemy. Through a critical analysis of past and present interpretations, Waite aims to present a balanced view of alchemy as a rich and multifaceted field that intertwines both physical and spiritual pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/livesofalchemyst1888wait 20200606091139waite 1888 Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Alchemy -- History Alchemists -- Biography Alchemy -- Bibliography QD Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Other Category: Philosophy & Ethics 726793 2025-07-27T08:15:34.415557 text/html 701972 2024-10-18T23:44:46 text/html 595790 2025-07-27T08:15:46.442468 application/epub+zip 596312 2025-07-27T08:15:36.604468 application/epub+zip 462336 2025-07-27T08:15:35.443468 application/epub+zip 906236 2025-07-27T08:15:53.455377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 819524 2025-07-27T08:15:45.417500 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 735185 2022-09-30T21:56:50.514091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 621820 2025-07-27T08:15:33.009503 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 601805 2024-10-18T23:44:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18078 2025-07-27T08:15:53.646388 application/rdf+xml 12651 2025-07-27T08:15:35.785467 image/jpeg 2143 2025-07-27T08:15:35.610533 image/jpeg 799073 2025-07-27T08:15:34.472483 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia