Wasserstein der Weisen

[Paul Ferguson]

"Wasserstein der Weisen" is a famous early 17th-century German alchemical text written by Johann Siebmacher and first published in Frankfurt in 1619 by Lucas Jennis. Author: Johann Siebmacher (often appearing under pseudonyms or anagrams like Huldrich Bachsmeier von Regenbrun). Publisher/Editor: Lucas Jennis. Subject: Alchemical processes, the identification of the prime matter (Materia), and the creation of the universal tincture (Universal-Tinctur or philosopher's stone). Contents: The main tract is often accompanied by related alchemical writings, including texts attributed to figures like Johann von Mesung and Via veritatis (The Way of Truth).

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