Geber's Best Writings on Alchemy - Paperback

by Geber (Author)

Geber's Best Writings on Alchemy is a book that compiles the most important and influential works of the alchemist Geber. Geber, also known as Jabir ibn Hayyan, was a prominent figure in the field of alchemy during the Islamic Golden Age. This book includes his most significant writings on alchemy, which cover a wide range of topics such as the transmutation of metals, the creation of elixirs, and the purification of substances. The book also provides an introduction to Geber's life and work, as well as a brief history of alchemy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of alchemy and the contributions of Geber to the field.Found in this book are four smaller essays by Geber, the famous Arabian Prince and Philosopher. Contents: His Book of Furnaces; Of The Investigation or Search of Perfection; His Book of the Invention of Verity or Perfection; and The Discovery of Secrets attributed to Geber with a rendering into English. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.