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The Works of Geber: Englished by Richard Russell

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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781026090213
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 308
  • Original Price: GBP 26.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 608 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): History

"The Works of Geber" represents one of the most significant collections in the history of alchemy and early chemistry. Attributed to the legendary polymath Jabir ibn Hayyan, these texts serve as a foundational pillar for both Eastern and Western scientific thought. This volume, famously translated into English by Richard Russell, brings together essential treatises such as "Of the Investigation or Search of Perfection," "Of the Sum of Perfection," "Of the Invention of Verity," and "Of Furnaces."

These writings explore the philosophical and practical aspects of the alchemical art, focusing on the transmutation of metals, the refinement of substances, and the theoretical pursuit of the philosopher's stone. Geber's work is characterized by its systematic approach to experimentation and its detailed descriptions of laboratory apparatus, marking a transition from mystical speculation toward empirical methodology. As a seminal text of the Hermetic tradition, "The Works of Geber" offers invaluable insight into the evolution of chemical science and the esoteric pursuit of perfection. This collection remains an essential resource for scholars of the history of science, occultists, and those interested in the intellectual heritage of the Islamic Golden Age.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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