Philosopher's Stone
A Quest for the Secrets of Alchemy

By Peter Marshall
January 2002
Pan Books / Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0-330-48910-0
545 pages, illustrated
$19.95 paper original

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Following such luminaries as Newton, Jung, St. Thomas Aquinas and Zosimus, who devoted most of their lives to searching for the Philosopher's Stone, Peter Marshall set out to unearth the secrets of alchemy in the lands where it was traditionally practiced. The result is a fascinating piece of historical, scientific and philosophical detection, as well as an exciting physical and spiritual adventure. Exploring the beliefs and practices, the myths and the symbols of the alchemists, Peter Marshall takes us on an enthralling journey into this arcane world.

About the author:
Peter Marshall is a former tutor in philosophy and has a doctorate in the History of Ideas. His many works include William Godwin; Demanding the Impossible: A History of Anarchism; Nature's Web: Rethinking Our Place on Earth and Riding the Wind: A New Philosophy for a New Era. His circumnavigation of Africa was made into a television series and a book, Around Africa. Celtic Gold: A Voyage Around Ireland was the subject of a BBC radio series. He has two children.

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