This library is built in the open.
If you spot an error, have a suggestion, or just want to say hello — we’d love to hear from you.

In the superior Sphere is in the middle of the fountain
a vein which is the first rule of the Philosophers.
Chapter
1. On the difference between the high Divine as well as natural work of the ancient Sages: And common highly harmful alchemy.
2. On the planting of the gold tree.
3. On the virgin earth.
4. On the water of the Sages / with which the gold tree is watered.
5. On the difference between common quicksilver / and the mercury of the philosophers.
6. On the extraction of the precious seed of the metals.
7. On natural calcination heating to powder.
8. On the washing of the philosophical earth.
9. On the natural boiling and ripening of the golden seeds and the mercury: and on the life-making fire of the philosophers.
10. Admonition concerning the right use / and on the majesty of this work.