The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus - Of the Virtues of Herbs, Stones, and Certain Beasts, Also a Book of the Marvels of the World (Paperback)

In order to attract readers, it was not uncommon for magical texts of the 16th century to take on the name of a notable figure. Such is the case with "The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus", whose secrets are, in fact, a compilation from a number of different sources by an anonymous author who was, according to editors Best and Brightman, probably one of Albertus Magnus' followers. Though it "...pretends to be a product of his experimental school among the Dominicans at Cologne", for the most part it has a more colloquial voice than that of Albertus Magnus and so provides a far more accurate portrayal of the magical culture that predominated in the 16th century. The secrets contained are divided into five distinct parts: Of the Virtues of Herbs, Of the Virtues of Stones, Of the Virtues of Beasts, Of the Planets, and The Marvels of the World.

General

Imprint:	Red Wheel/Weiser
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2000
Editors:	Michael H. Best • Frank Brightman
Dimensions:	210 x 135 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-0-87728-941-8
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > The Occult > Magic, spells & alchemy Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > The Occult > Witchcraft & Wicca Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > The Occult > Magic, spells & alchemy Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > The Occult > Witchcraft & Wicca Promotions
LSN:	0-87728-941-7
Barcode:	9780877289418

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