1750 - The Swedenborgian Current In Science, Alchemy, and Occult Writings
This treasure trove of writings explores a diverse range of subjects, from the natural sciences to the realms of alchemy and the occult. Within its pages, you'll encounter discussions on topics such as the philosopher's stone, the mysteries of burning fountains, and theories on the origins of nations. Notably, the collection includes works by Emanuel Swedenborg, offering a glimpse into his burgeoning influence and the dissemination of his theological and cosmological ideas within broader intellectual circles. Also, it has a couple of extremely cool folding plates.
This collection provides a unique window into the intellectual landscape of the time, where scientific inquiry and esoteric beliefs often intertwined. The book's charm lies not only in its exploration of intriguing subjects but also in its ability to illuminate the connections between seemingly disparate fields of knowledge.
Mémoires Littéraires, sur différens sujets de Physique, de Mathématique, de Chymie, de Médecine, de Géographie, d'Agriculture, d'Histoire naturelle, etc. Traduits de l'Anglois, par M. Eidous. Paris: André Cailleau. 2 leaves. VIII. 370 pages. 2 folding plates. (18.5x11 Cm). Paperback, contemporary cover. Missing paper on the spine. Stains and tears. Collection of scientific pieces translated from English by the Marseilles writer Marc Antoine Eidous. It contains the following texts in particular: "Vegetable Gold" and "Chemical Gold or transmutation of imperfect Metals into Gold" by Sachs, "New way of desalinating sea water", "Some indications of the Universal Flood in Sweden" by Emmanuel Swedenborg, "Physico-mathematical Essay on the way of finding the height of the Atmosphere", "Dissertation on the Philosopher's Stone" by Hensing, "Memoir on Sirens, Tritons and other Sea Monsters" by Thomas Bartholin, "Means of restoring speech and hearing to the Mute and the Deaf, with Observations" by Sachs, "New Species of Lamp" by Christophe Sturnius, "On the Elk, and why it is subject to the evil Caduc", etc. The volume contains two engraved folding plates illustrating the memoir on vegetable gold and that on a new lamp. Marginal stain on the last pages. Water stain running over a good part of the first plate. Good copy otherwise, untrimmed.
This treasure trove of writings explores a diverse range of subjects, from the natural sciences to the realms of alchemy and the occult. Within its pages, you'll encounter discussions on topics such as the philosopher's stone, the mysteries of burning fountains, and theories on the origins of nations. Notably, the collection includes works by Emanuel Swedenborg, offering a glimpse into his burgeoning influence and the dissemination of his theological and cosmological ideas within broader intellectual circles. Also, it has a couple of extremely cool folding plates.
This collection provides a unique window into the intellectual landscape of the time, where scientific inquiry and esoteric beliefs often intertwined. The book's charm lies not only in its exploration of intriguing subjects but also in its ability to illuminate the connections between seemingly disparate fields of knowledge.
Mémoires Littéraires, sur différens sujets de Physique, de Mathématique, de Chymie, de Médecine, de Géographie, d'Agriculture, d'Histoire naturelle, etc. Traduits de l'Anglois, par M. Eidous. Paris: André Cailleau. 2 leaves. VIII. 370 pages. 2 folding plates. (18.5x11 Cm). Paperback, contemporary cover. Missing paper on the spine. Stains and tears. Collection of scientific pieces translated from English by the Marseilles writer Marc Antoine Eidous. It contains the following texts in particular: "Vegetable Gold" and "Chemical Gold or transmutation of imperfect Metals into Gold" by Sachs, "New way of desalinating sea water", "Some indications of the Universal Flood in Sweden" by Emmanuel Swedenborg, "Physico-mathematical Essay on the way of finding the height of the Atmosphere", "Dissertation on the Philosopher's Stone" by Hensing, "Memoir on Sirens, Tritons and other Sea Monsters" by Thomas Bartholin, "Means of restoring speech and hearing to the Mute and the Deaf, with Observations" by Sachs, "New Species of Lamp" by Christophe Sturnius, "On the Elk, and why it is subject to the evil Caduc", etc. The volume contains two engraved folding plates illustrating the memoir on vegetable gold and that on a new lamp. Marginal stain on the last pages. Water stain running over a good part of the first plate. Good copy otherwise, untrimmed.
This treasure trove of writings explores a diverse range of subjects, from the natural sciences to the realms of alchemy and the occult. Within its pages, you'll encounter discussions on topics such as the philosopher's stone, the mysteries of burning fountains, and theories on the origins of nations. Notably, the collection includes works by Emanuel Swedenborg, offering a glimpse into his burgeoning influence and the dissemination of his theological and cosmological ideas within broader intellectual circles. Also, it has a couple of extremely cool folding plates.
This collection provides a unique window into the intellectual landscape of the time, where scientific inquiry and esoteric beliefs often intertwined. The book's charm lies not only in its exploration of intriguing subjects but also in its ability to illuminate the connections between seemingly disparate fields of knowledge.
Mémoires Littéraires, sur différens sujets de Physique, de Mathématique, de Chymie, de Médecine, de Géographie, d'Agriculture, d'Histoire naturelle, etc. Traduits de l'Anglois, par M. Eidous. Paris: André Cailleau. 2 leaves. VIII. 370 pages. 2 folding plates. (18.5x11 Cm). Paperback, contemporary cover. Missing paper on the spine. Stains and tears. Collection of scientific pieces translated from English by the Marseilles writer Marc Antoine Eidous. It contains the following texts in particular: "Vegetable Gold" and "Chemical Gold or transmutation of imperfect Metals into Gold" by Sachs, "New way of desalinating sea water", "Some indications of the Universal Flood in Sweden" by Emmanuel Swedenborg, "Physico-mathematical Essay on the way of finding the height of the Atmosphere", "Dissertation on the Philosopher's Stone" by Hensing, "Memoir on Sirens, Tritons and other Sea Monsters" by Thomas Bartholin, "Means of restoring speech and hearing to the Mute and the Deaf, with Observations" by Sachs, "New Species of Lamp" by Christophe Sturnius, "On the Elk, and why it is subject to the evil Caduc", etc. The volume contains two engraved folding plates illustrating the memoir on vegetable gold and that on a new lamp. Marginal stain on the last pages. Water stain running over a good part of the first plate. Good copy otherwise, untrimmed.