Twelve Keys: Illustrated Alchemical book

by Basil Valentine

"I, Basil Valentine, brother of the Benedictine Order, do testify that I have written this little book, wherein, after the manner of the Ancients, I have philosophically indicated how this most rare treasure may be acquired, whereby the true Sages did prolong life unto its furthest limit.
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The Twelve Keys is a widely reproduced alchemical book attributed to Basil Valentine, a Benedictine monk who for his achievements in the chemical sphere has been given the title of Father of Modern Chemistry. The Twelve Keys describes the major features and framework of the alchemical process. Each chapter of the book is illustrated.

Genres: Occult, Alchemy, Spirituality, Nonfiction

92 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1600

Reviews

[Rafael Zucolotto]

Um invólucro hermeticamente fechado, mesmo para os que tenham familiaridade com o assunto.
Releituras e reflexões serão demandadas para a extração de algo mais significativo.
‘Ora et Labora’, ‘Ora et Labora’, ‘Ora et Labora’!

[Finnegan Hein]

I like how he roasted the reader every time he said something cryptic and esoteric that they probably wouldn’t understand

[Peter J.]

Has me itching to experiment. I did used to teach organic chem lab.