HANDBOOK

OF PHYSICS

RESTORED.

In which the true harmony of Nature is explained, and many errors of ancient Philosophy In this context, "Philosophy" refers to Natural Philosophy—the study of the physical world and its laws before the modern definition of "science" existed. are clearly revealed through rules and certain demonstrations.

A second treatise entitled:

THE SECRET WORK

OF HERMETIC PHILOSOPHY. Hermetic Philosophy refers to a tradition of knowledge associated with the legendary figure Hermes Trismegistus, encompassing alchemy, astrology, and spiritual transformation.

In which the secrets of Nature and Art concerning the matter of the Philosophers' Stone original: "Lapidis Philosophorum"; the legendary substance capable of turning base metals into gold and granting eternal life, often used as a metaphor for spiritual perfection. and the method of working are made manifest according to rule and in an orderly way.

Both works by the same anonymous Author.

Though published anonymously, the author is known to be Jean d'Espagnet (1564–1637), a French lawyer and politician with a deep interest in alchemy.

MY HOPE IS IN THE LAMB.

original: "SPES MEA EST IN AGNO"; a religious motto likely referring to the "Lamb of God" (Christ), often used by d'Espagnet as a personal device.

Fourth edition, amended and enlarged.

A decorative printer's mark or ornament consisting of four stylized scrolled elements (possibly monogrammatic letters or abstract flourishes) arranged in a square, each topped with a small crown or fleur-de-lis.

AT ROUEN,

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

At the house of JEAN BERTHELIN,

Bookseller, in the Palace courtyard.

1647.

19- 4 Handwritten shelf-marks or inventory numbers common in old library collections.