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C. J. S. Thompson. The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy
The Mystery and Romance of Alchemy and Pharmacy
Table of Contents
PREFACE
PART I
CHAPTER I. THE DAWN OF THE ART OF HEALING
CHAPTER II. THE WIZARDS OF EARLY GREECE
CHAPTER III. THE WIZARDS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
CHAPTER IV. THE FATHERS OF MEDICINE
CHAPTER V. THE EARLY AGE OF GREEK AND ROMAN PHARMACY
CHAPTER VI. ALCHEMY—THE ALCHEMISTS
The Symbols of the Alchemists
CHAPTER VII. THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE
CHAPTER VIII. THE BLACK ART AND OCCULT SCIENCES
CHAPTER IX. THE ART OF FORETELLING
CHAPTER X. BLACK MAGIC
Taking the Oath
CHAPTER XI. SUPERSTITION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON MEDICINE
CHAPTER XII. LOVE PHILTRES
CHAPTER XIII. THE PIONEERS OF PHARMACY AND BOTANY—PHYSIC GARDENS
CHAPTER XIV. AMULETS, TALISMANS AND CHARMS
A Charme to Staunch Blood
For Fever
CHAPTER XV. MONK PHYSICIANS—ITINERANT DOCTORS—SURGERY IN THE MIDDLE AGES
CHAPTER XVI. PLANT LORE, DRUG CHARMS, AND FOLK MEDICINE
CHAPTER XVII. MUMMIES AND THEIR USE IN MEDICINE—THE UNICORN
CHAPTER XVIII
CHAPTER XIX. PHARMACY IN THE TIME OF QUEEN ELIZABETH
CHAPTER XX. FAMOUS EMPIRICS AND THEIR NOSTRUMS
CHAPTER XXI. THE ANTIQUITY AND HISTORY OF THE MORTAR
PART II. ALCHEMY AND PHARMACY IN LITERATURE
CHAPTER I. CHAUCER
CHAPTER II. SHAKESPEARE
CHAPTER III. SPENSER
CHAPTER IV. GOETHE
CHAPTER V. LE SAGE
CHAPTER VI. BEN JONSON
CHAPTER VII. SIR WALTER SCOTT
CHAPTER VIII. DUMAS
CHAPTER IX. READE
CHAPTER X
DICKENS
THACKERAY
CHAPTER XI. MARRYAT
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C. J. S. Thompson
Published by Good Press, 2019
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His philosophy prescribed and taught a total abstinence from everything which had animal life, and temperance in all things, together with the subjection of the appetites of the body. By this strict discipline, he seems to have obtained almost complete control over the wills and minds of his followers, from whom he demanded the utmost docility. Preparatory to entering on his novitiate, the pupil was strictly examined by the master as to his principles, habits, and intentions. The tone of his voice, his manner of speaking, his walk, gestures, and the lines of his face and the expression of his eyes, were all carefully observed, and only if all these features were satisfactory was he admitted as a probationer. After this interview the master withdrew from the sight of the pupil, who could then enter on his novitiate of three and five, in all eight years, during which time he was not permitted to look on the master, but only hear him speak from behind a curtain, and he was enjoined to preserve the strictest silence.
To add to his mystery and authority, Pythagoras is said to have hid himself during the day from his pupils, and was only visible to them after the night had come on. He is described as having a most imposing and majestic appearance, with a grave and awe-inspiring countenance. When he came forth he appeared in a long garment of the purest white, with his long beard flowing, and a garland upon his head.
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