Preface.

...I [found] on the bottom now a grass-green vitriolic vitriolisch|Relating to vitriol, a category of sulfate minerals often used in alchemical reductions slime original: "Schleim", and on the Microcosmic Solvent Microc. Menstr.|"Microcosmic Menstruum," a term usually referring to a solvent derived from the "microcosm" or the human body, such as urine, which was highly valued in alchemical experiments a red earth. What God will further give, I shall experience; may the Lord lay His blessing upon it.

It would be good if many a person—who at times gambles away a hundred Thalers Rthln.|Reichsthaler, a large silver coin used as a standard of currency in the Holy Roman Empire or otherwise squanders it—would apply it to such and other beautiful curiosities In the 17th and 18th centuries, scientific or alchemical investigations were frequently referred to as "curiosities". Thus, especially if he were not otherwise burdened by a heavy office, labor, and worries, he would bring forth many useful things from which he would suffer no harm. If it does not immediately yield gold and silver, it still yields hearty medicines original: "Medicamenta" and other profitable things from which money can also be obtained.

I knew a great minister who would invest a hundred or more Thalers annually in such curiosities, because God had given him the means. He also wanted to have me at the place where he lived, and to provide me with a medical practice Praxin medicam|The active practice of medicine through good recommendations and other means; which I would have accepted, had death not crossed it out The author indicates the patron died before the plans could be realized. However, I must think that it was not meant to be at that time; perhaps someone else will be found. Now, I recommend reading, thoroughly reading, and re-reading this philosophical work original: "philosophische Werck"; at this time, alchemy was known as "Hermetic Philosophy" in the best way possible.