HANDBOOK

OF PHYSICS original: "Physicae." In the 17th century, "Physics" referred to "Natural Philosophy"—the study of the natural world, motion, and the elements, rather than the modern specialized science.

RESTORED.

In which the true harmony original: "concentus"; a musical metaphor implying that nature operates like a tuned instrument. of Nature is explained, and the many errors of ancient philosophy are clearly revealed through rules and certain demonstrations.

Another treatise titled:

THE SECRET WORK OF HERMETIC Hermetic philosophy refers to the esoteric tradition based on the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, forming the basis of Western alchemy.

PHILOSOPHY:

In which the secrets of Nature and Art concerning the matter of the Philosopher's Stone The legendary substance sought by alchemists, said to be capable of transmuting base metals into gold and providing the "elixir of life." and the method of its preparation are made manifest in a systematic original: "canonicè," meaning according to established rules or "canons." and orderly manner.

Both works by the same anonymous author.

MY HOPE IS IN THE LAMB. original: "SPES MEA EST IN AGNO." This is a famous Latin anagram used by the author to hide his identity; the letters rearrange to form "Joannes d'Espagnet" (Jean d'Espagnet, a French magistrate and alchemist).

Fourth edition, corrected and enlarged.

A small decorative woodcut ornament featuring a symmetrical arrangement of stylized fleur-de-lis and scrolling floral motifs.

AT ROUEN, original: "ROTHOMAGI," the Latin name for the city of Rouen in Normandy, France.

1647.