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Philaletha Illustratus Sive Introitus Apertus Ad Occlusum Regis Palatium Novis Quibusdam Animadversionibus Explanatus Cum Nova Praefatione Qua Vita Pariter Ac Scripta Tum Edita Tum Inedita Aeyrenaei Philalethae Breviter Exponuntur Accessit His is a compilation of works by Eirenaeus Philalethes, George Starkey, Johann Joachim Becher, and Johann Michael Faust. The books present alchemical secrets and techniques in a symbolic language, intending to conceal their true nature from the uninitiated. The authors explore the history of alchemy, describe the operations and apparatus used in the alchemical process, and provide guidance to the aspiring adepts. This book is an excellent resource for those interested in the history and practice of alchemy and hermetic philosophy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

" I, being an anonymous adept, a lover of learning, and a philosopher, have decreed 'to write this little treatise of medicinal, chemical, and physical arcana, in the year 1645, after the Birth of Christ, and in the 23rd year of my age, to assist in conducting my straying brethren out of the labyrinth of error, and with the further object of making myself known to other Sages, holding a lot a torch which may be visible far and wide to those who are groping in the darkness of ignorance. The contents of this Book are not fables, but real experiments which I have seen, touched, and handled, as an adept will easily conclude from these lines. I have written more plainly about this Art than any of my predecessors; sometimes I have found myself on the very verge of breaking my vow, and once or twice had to lay down my pen for a season; but I could not resist the inward prompting of God, which impelled me to persevere in the most loving course, who alone knows the heart, and to whom only be glory for ever. Hence, I undoubtedly gather that in this last age of the world, many will become blessed by this arcanum, through what I have thus faithfully written, for I have not willingly le¿ any-thing doubtful to the young beginner. I know many who with me do enjoy this secret, and am persuaded that many more will also rejoice in its possession. Let the holy Will of God perform what it pleases, though I confess myself an unworthy instrument through whom such great things should be effected...."