Alchemy in Medieval and Tudor England

by Guthrie Stewart

Overview

Alchemy – a subject of much speculation and a lot of confusion. Is it all about turning lead into gold, or is it more than that?

This book guides you through the arrival and growth of alchemy in England in the medieval and Tudor periods.

On the way we meet famous people like Roger Bacon and John Dee; ordinary scoundrels and of course Kings and a Queen. The actual purposes of the alchemists, who were not just interested in gold and silver, are explained, and some of their practical works made clear.

Read on for an introduction to the past that you won’t forget!

Product Details

BN ID:	2940046038323
Publisher:	The New Curiosity Shop
Publication date:	06/25/2014
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Guthrie Stewart has studied chemistry and worked in laboratories and factories. Thus when he took up medieval re-enactment, alchemy was an obvious topic to research. Waiting only until he had his own back garden in which to practise, he has spent the last 7 years carrying out experiments based on real medieval alchemical texts, and studying the history of alchemy and chemistry, amazed at the recipes and the marvellous results. He also reads a lot of fiction and non-fiction.