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The Life of Paracelsus

The Life of Paracelsus

Stoddart, Anna M.

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1161399828
ISBN13: 9781161399820
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 338
Weight: 2.36
Height: 0.81 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Life of Paracelsus by Anna M. Stoddart is a comprehensive biography of the famous Swiss physician, philosopher, and alchemist, Paracelsus. The book explores the life and work of Paracelsus, from his early years as a student of medicine to his later years as a renowned physician and philosopher. Stoddart delves into Paracelsus' beliefs and theories, including his rejection of traditional medical practices and his emphasis on the importance of nature and the natural world. The book also discusses Paracelsus' contributions to the field of alchemy, including his belief in the transmutation of metals and his experiments with the philosopher's stone. Throughout the book, Stoddart provides a detailed and engaging account of Paracelsus' life and work, shedding light on the man behind the legend and his enduring legacy in the fields of medicine and alchemy.1911. This work gives a biographical account of the life of Paracelsus or Theophrastus von Hohenheim 1493-1541. For some years Ms. Stoddart devoted her whole life and energies to this work on Paracelsus. Her previous studies and her linguistic attainments specially fitted her for the task, and she spent many months in Germany and Italy in order to investigate on the spot the career of a very remarkable man who is known to the British public mainly through the works of Robert Browning. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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