The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy: The Magic and Mystery of the Ancient Craft Revealed for Today

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy: The Magic and Mystery of the Ancient Craft Revealed for Today

• The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy (Idiot's Guides)

<b><i>More than magic...</i></b> <br><br> Where else can one combine chemistry and philosophy to turn base metal into gold while discovering a magical elixir to prolong life? Here's a simple and straightforward guide to alchemy that explains its basic principles. Written by one of the world's few practicing alchemists, it's a concise reference guide that provides easy-to-follow information so that anybody can be a wizard-in-training.