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  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy

  • The Magic and Mystery of the Ancient Craft Revealed for Today
  • Written by: Dennis William Hauck
  • Narrated by: Kris Dyer
  • Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy

Written by: Dennis William Hauck
Narrated by: Kris Dyer
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Publisher's Summary

It's completely understandable if you're in the dark about alchemy. It has been practiced around the world and linked to various religious rites, scientific experiments, and, of course, magic - a series of beliefs and disciplines that defy categorization and definition.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy demystifies this ancient art with an easy-to-comprehend overview of its history, philosophies, and practices. In it, you get:

  • The basic principles of alchemy - including the Three Essentials that are present in all things
  • The alchemist's code - ciphers, signs, symbols, sacred geometry, and more
  • A list of tonics, elixirs, and other alchemical medicines
  • The three stages of alchemical transformation
  • The meaning and power of the Four Elements - Fire, Water, Air and Earth - and the Fifth Element, the Quintessence
  • A look at the relationship between alchemy and science
  • An exploration of the significance of the Philosopher's Stone
  • A behind-the-scenes tour of a medieval alchemist's laboratory

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Outstanding!

Making sense of a complicated subject. A must read for anyone interested in hermetic study.

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Wonderful work that is worth the time and money.

Very well written, laid out, and full of content that is presented in a direct and coherent way (which is difficult given the topic) this is one of the better books on the topic I have imbibed. Very happy with this selection.

The narrator does a wonderful job; very easy to listen to and fantastic at getting the information across.

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Great tour and explanation of a very complicated subject.

I was skeptical when I read the title. He doesn’t talk down to you but takes you on a fascinating journey through alchemy and it’s history. Well worth the investment if you are interested in the subject.

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Good history

A good introduction with the history of of Alchemy
narrator is clear and precise, setting a good tone for the book

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