The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus; of the Virtues of Herbs, Stones and Certain Beasts Also a Book of the Marvels of the World

Name: The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus; of the Virtues of Herbs, Stones and Certain Beasts Also a Book of the Marvels of the World
Author: ALBERTUS MAGNUS; MICHAEL R. BEST; FRANK H. BRIGHTMAN (Eds)

Book Description

Series of Studies in Tudor and Stuart Literature. A translated edition of Albertus Magnus' Book of secrets, a treatise on the wonderous and magical properties of certain herbs, stones, and animals. Albertus magnus (c.1200-1280), or Saint Albert of Cologne, was a German Dominican Friar, philisopher and scientist. His Book of Secrets shows how widespread and ingrained magic and sorcery was even amongst the most educated people in society. Includes excerpts on Cockatrices, how to use rocks to change the colour of the sun, and how to make Greek fire from old wine. [53557]

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xlviii, 128 pp., frontis, 33 facsimile woodcuts, 8vo, orig. buckram, gt. Vg in d/w (spine slightly dulled).

Author ALBERTUS MAGNUS; MICHAEL R. BEST; FRANK H. BRIGHTMAN (Eds)

Date 1973

Publisher Clarendon Press: Oxford

Price: £30.00

Offered by Pemberley Books

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