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100	1		_aWaite, Arthur Edward, _d1857-1942
245	1	0	_aLives of alchemystical philosophers : _bTo which is added a bibliography of alchemy and hermetic philosophy
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aBased 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.
500			_aRelease date is 2022-08-05
508			_adeaurider, 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cGeorge Redway, 1888
653			_aAlchemy -- History
653			_aAlchemists -- Biography
653			_aAlchemy -- Bibliography
700	1		_aBarrett, Francis
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/livesofalchemyst1888wait
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68687
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