ee Sey eeKids! Don't try this at home! ‘The practice of Real Alchemy is inherently dangerous. Formal laboratory training is encouraged. Consulting a licensed physician is encouraged before consuming, herbal preparations. Familiarize yourself with the laws that may apply to you in your jurisdiction and act accordingly. Read as many of the other books on the subject of Alchemy as possible, (A list of recommended books can be found in the Bibliography.) Learn as much as you can from a qualified teacher. And above all, know the theory before attempting the practice This book is sold for informational purposes. The author or the publisher will not be held accountable for the use or misuse of the information in this book Copyright © 2006 Quinquangle Press All Rights Reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from Quinquangle Press. Reviewers may quote brief passages. ISBN: 978-1-84728-478-5 contact@quinquangle.comCONTENTS FOREWORD by Dennis William Hauck PREFACE INTRODUCTION Practical Alchemy CHAPTER ONE A Brief History of Alchemy CHAPTER TWO Theory of Alchemy CHAPTER THREE Astrology and Alchemy CHAPTER FOUR Introduction to Laboratory Alchemy CHAPTER FIVE Alchemical Processes CHAPTER SIX Herbal Alchemy CHAPTER SEVEN Water Works CHAPTER EIGHT Return to the Fire CHAPTER NINE Qabalah and Alchemy CHAPTER TEN Introduction to Mineral and Metallic Works CHAPTER ELEVEN Via Humida CHAPTER TWELVE Concerning the Minerals CHAPTER THIRTEEN Via Humida, Part Two CHAPTER FOURTEEN Via Sicca CHAPTER FIFTEEN Antimony CHAPTER SIXTEEN The Seed of Metals CHAPTER SEVENTEEN The Philosopher's Stone CONCLUSION APPENDIX BIBLIOGRAPHY 2 25 30 4 48 60 66 m B 8 83 88 100 108 112 120 122 124