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Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored
Albert Einstein, before going to bed at night, read ancient books on alchemy. This is a fact. And why did he do so? Alchemy is the root of modern science and many of its formulas, tenants, and magic are still valid today.
In this book [Cockren] tells of the sensational work which he has accomplished in once more bringing to light, and to the service of humanity, secrets which baffled the majority of scientists of all ages, and which, for several centuries, have been buried in a grave of doubt and skeptical tradition. That this grave should at last have been opened, and that the real, albeit hidden secrets which it contained should now stand revealed and proclaimed, must undoubtedly be regarded as an epoch-making event.
I do not myself claim to have any scientific knowledge whatever, but seeing is believing, and I have been privileged to keep in close touch with the author's experiments from the very beginning. Not only have I seen the results achieved, but I, among many others, have been able to test and pay grateful tribute to the efficacy of the Elixirs produced by the alchemical process. These, one may venture to assert, cannot fail as they become better known to prove a very valuable addition to the remedies at present available to mankind.
There is no question of the claims which are put forward in this book being taken on trust. On the contrary they are open to the fullest examination. The proofs are there and they can safely be left to speak for themselves, in the light of the outcome of any investigations to which they may be subjected.
Seeing the far-reaching importance of the author's researches and discoveries it is necessary that some account should be given of his career, and of those qualifications in the wide field of physiology which entitle him to consideration in questions of the treatment of human ailments. --From the forward by SIR DUDLEY BORRON MYERS, O.B.E.
In this book [Cockren] tells of the sensational work which he has accomplished in once more bringing to light, and to the service of humanity, secrets which baffled the majority of scientists of all ages, and which, for several centuries, have been buried in a grave of doubt and skeptical tradition. That this grave should at last have been opened, and that the real, albeit hidden secrets which it contained should now stand revealed and proclaimed, must undoubtedly be regarded as an epoch-making event.
I do not myself claim to have any scientific knowledge whatever, but seeing is believing, and I have been privileged to keep in close touch with the author's experiments from the very beginning. Not only have I seen the results achieved, but I, among many others, have been able to test and pay grateful tribute to the efficacy of the Elixirs produced by the alchemical process. These, one may venture to assert, cannot fail as they become better known to prove a very valuable addition to the remedies at present available to mankind.
There is no question of the claims which are put forward in this book being taken on trust. On the contrary they are open to the fullest examination. The proofs are there and they can safely be left to speak for themselves, in the light of the outcome of any investigations to which they may be subjected.
Seeing the far-reaching importance of the author's researches and discoveries it is necessary that some account should be given of his career, and of those qualifications in the wide field of physiology which entitle him to consideration in questions of the treatment of human ailments. --From the forward by SIR DUDLEY BORRON MYERS, O.B.E.
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May 21, 2021
O carte drăguță care sumarizează cu ce se ocupă alchimia și care ne oferă câteva informații despre cei mai cunoscuți alchimiști și lucrările lor: Hermes Trismegistos, Flamel, Paracelsus, Vaughan, Valentin, ș.a.m.d.
Cam multe citate și prea puține comentarii și experiențe proprii, însă este o cărticică bună care poate fi luată drept o scurtă introducere în artele alchimice. Îi ajunge și 3 steluțe, am citit-o și repede.
June 28, 2018
While the topic itself was enjoyable, the inserts from other works on point, the writing itself is close to deplorable.
The author takes quotes from various sources out of context to "strengthen" his arguments, he contradicts himself within the same chapter, saying one thing and then turning 180 degrees to uphold the opposite; while I'm on the topic of chapters, you'll find a number of chapters that are just quotes.
The only reason I'm not giving this book 1 star or less (if less would be possible) is because I've found some valuable sources of information, especially close to the end of the book.
The author takes quotes from various sources out of context to "strengthen" his arguments, he contradicts himself within the same chapter, saying one thing and then turning 180 degrees to uphold the opposite; while I'm on the topic of chapters, you'll find a number of chapters that are just quotes.
The only reason I'm not giving this book 1 star or less (if less would be possible) is because I've found some valuable sources of information, especially close to the end of the book.
December 11, 2022
O mizerie. Nu am putut nici macar sa o termin. Nici in engleza nu are sens, d-apoi in romana.
February 10, 2025
o particica de istorie a alchimiei condensata intr-o carte scurta. a fost interesant
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March 9, 2016Mai 1946 • A. Cockren - Alchemy Rediscovered and Restored
Le titre de ce petit volume est plutôt ambitieux, mais, il faut bien le dire, le contenu n’y répond guère ; l’auteur est évidemment de ceux qui, concevant l’alchimie comme purement « matérielle », la réduisent tout simplement à n’être qu’une sorte de chimie spéciale ou, si l’on veut, d’« hyperchimie ». La première partie est une sorte de résumé de l’histoire de l’alchimie, interprétée naturellement dans le sens que nous venons d’indiquer ; les deux autres parties, respectivement théorique et pratique, contiennent « un exposé de l’extraction de la semence des métaux et de la préparation d’élixirs médicinaux suivant la pratique de l’Art hermétique et de l’Alkahest des
Philosophes », ou, dirions-nous plutôt, suivant l’idée que s’en fait l’auteur. Ce qu’il y a de plus intéressant là-dedans, du moins au point de vue pratique qui seul peut être réellement valable en pareil cas, c’est incontestablement l’application médicale ; le principe n’en est d’ailleurs pas expressément indiqué, mais il est facile de comprendre qu’il s’agit en somme de traiter les maladies de chaque organe par des remèdes tirés du métal dont la correspondance astrologique est la même que celle de cet organe ; cela peut en effet donner des résultats appréciables, et il est évident
qu’une telle médication, même si elle ne peut pas être dite proprement alchimique, n’en mériterait pas moins d’être expérimentée sérieusement.
Le titre de ce petit volume est plutôt ambitieux, mais, il faut bien le dire, le contenu n’y répond guère ; l’auteur est évidemment de ceux qui, concevant l’alchimie comme purement « matérielle », la réduisent tout simplement à n’être qu’une sorte de chimie spéciale ou, si l’on veut, d’« hyperchimie ». La première partie est une sorte de résumé de l’histoire de l’alchimie, interprétée naturellement dans le sens que nous venons d’indiquer ; les deux autres parties, respectivement théorique et pratique, contiennent « un exposé de l’extraction de la semence des métaux et de la préparation d’élixirs médicinaux suivant la pratique de l’Art hermétique et de l’Alkahest des
Philosophes », ou, dirions-nous plutôt, suivant l’idée que s’en fait l’auteur. Ce qu’il y a de plus intéressant là-dedans, du moins au point de vue pratique qui seul peut être réellement valable en pareil cas, c’est incontestablement l’application médicale ; le principe n’en est d’ailleurs pas expressément indiqué, mais il est facile de comprendre qu’il s’agit en somme de traiter les maladies de chaque organe par des remèdes tirés du métal dont la correspondance astrologique est la même que celle de cet organe ; cela peut en effet donner des résultats appréciables, et il est évident
qu’une telle médication, même si elle ne peut pas être dite proprement alchimique, n’en mériterait pas moins d’être expérimentée sérieusement.
July 28, 2014
Useful if you didn't read anything on the subject. However the flow is sometimes abrupt and some things are insufficiently explained.
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