The works of the highly experienced and famous chymist, John Rudolph Glauber

Johann Rudolf Glauber

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9782528123171
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: 19th Century History

The Works of the Highly Experienced and Famous Chymist, John Rudolph Glauber is a comprehensive collection of writings by one of the most influential chemists of the seventeenth century. This seminal volume, translated into English in 1689, brings together Glauber's extensive research, experiments, and discoveries in the field of chemistry, or chymistry as it was then known. Glauber, renowned for his innovative methods and practical applications, covers a wide array of topics including the preparation of acids, salts, and spirits, the extraction of metals, and the transformation of substances through alchemical processes. The book is divided into several treatises, each focusing on different aspects of chemical science. Glauber details the processes for making vitriol, sal ammoniac, and other essential compounds, providing step-by-step instructions and observations based on his own laboratory work. He also explores the medicinal uses of various chemical preparations, reflecting the close relationship between chemistry and medicine during his era. Glauber's work is notable for its practical orientation, aiming to benefit not only fellow chemists but also physicians, apothecaries, and artisans. Throughout the text, Glauber emphasizes the importance of experimentation and observation, challenging traditional alchemical theories with empirical evidence. His clear and methodical style makes complex procedures accessible, while his philosophical reflections reveal a deep curiosity about the natural world and the transformative power of chemistry. The book also includes discussions on the improvement of agriculture, metallurgy, and industry, demonstrating Glauber's vision of chemistry as a force for social and economic progress. Rich in historical significance, The Works of the Highly Experienced and Famous Chymist, John Rudolph Glauber offers a fascinating glimpse into the early modern scientific revolution. It stands as a testament to Glauber's enduring legacy and his pivotal role in the development of modern chemistry.

Table of contents

• THE WORKS OF THE Highly Experienced and Famous CHYMIST, John Rudolph Glauber:
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• To The Honoured, and Truly Learned, Edmond Dickenson, M. D. Physician to the KING’S Person and Family.
• THE PREFACE TO THE READER.
• A CATALOGUE OF THE Subscribers NAMES.
• THE FIRST PART OF Philosophical Furnaces.
• THE SECOND PART OF Philosophical Furnaces:
• THE THIRD PART OF Philosophical Furnaces:
• THE FOURTH PART OF Philosophical Furnaces:
• THE FIFTH PART OF Philosophical Furnaces:
• AN APPENDIX.
• Of the Tincture of Gold, Or the True AURUM POTABILE:
• THE MINERAL WORK:
• THE SECOND PART OF THE Mineral Work.
• THE THIRD PART OF THE Mineral Work.
• The APOLOGY of John Rudolph Glauber, Against the Lying Calumnies of CHRISTOPHER FARNNER.
• Miraculum Mundi; Or, A Plain and Perfect Description of the admirable Nature and Property of that most powerful Subject, called by the Antients, The Universal Menstruum, OR, The MERCURY of PHILOSOPHERS.
• THE EXPLICATION OF Miraculum Mundi.
• THE CONTINUATION OF Miraculum Mundi.
• A TREATISE Of an Universal Medicine; OR, A True Aurum Potabile.
• THE SECOND PART OF Miraculum Mundi. In which is described the Magnificent Coming of ELIAS THE ARTIST;
• THE BOOK OF Philip Theophrastus Bombast
• ANNOTATIONS UPON THE CONTINUATION OF Miraculum Mundi.
• A TREATISE OF THE Nature of Salts: OR, A
• A TREATISE Of the Signature of Salts, Metals, and Planets. OR,
• THE CONSOLATION OF NAVIGATORS.
• A True and Perfect DESCRIPTION OF Extracting good TARTAR FROM THE Lees of Wine, And that after a Plentiful Manner.
• THE FIRST PART OF THE Prosperity of Germany: Wherein is Treated of
• THE SECOND PART OF The Prosperity of Germany: Wherein is shewn,
• THE THIRD PART OF THE Prosperity of Germany. In which is Delivered,
• Now follows what we mentioned of the aforesaid LAZARUS ERCKER.
• THE FOURTH PART OF THE Prosperity of GERMANY.
• THE FIFTH PART OF THE Prosperity of GERMANY.
• An APPENDIX TO THE FIFTH PART OF THE Prosperity of GERMANY.
• THE SIXTH and Last PART OF THE Prosperity of GERMANY.
• THE FIRST CENTURY: OR GLAUBER’S Wealthy Store-House of Treasures.
• The Second Century OF GLAUBER’S Wealthy Store-house of Treasures.
• The Third Century OF GLAUBER’S Wealthy Store-house of Treasures.
• Novum Lumen Chymicum: OR A NEW CHYMICAL LIGHT.
• THE SECOND PART OF THE Spagyrical Dispensatory.
• THE THIRD PART OF THE Spagyrical Pharmacopœa.
• THE FOURTH PART OF THE Spagyrical Pharmacopœa.
• THE FIFTH PART OF THE Spagyrical Dispensatory.
• THE SIXTH PART OF THE Spagyrical Pharmacopœa.
• THE SEVENTH PART OF THE Spagyrical Pharmacopœa.
• THE FIRST APPENDIX TO THE SEVENTH PART OF THE Spagyrical Pharmacopœa.
• A Recapitulation, OR More ample Declaration of the precedent Secrets revealed.
• THE SECOND APPENDIX TO THE SEVENTH PART OF THE Spagyrical Pharmacopœa.
• THE THIRD APPENDIX TO THE SEVENTH PART OF THE Spagyrical Pharmacopœa.
• LIBELLUS IGNIUM, OR, Book of FIRES.
• A TREATISE OF THE Three Principles of Metals, VIZ. The Sulphur, Mercury, and Salt of Philosophers, HOW They may profitably be used in Medicine, Alchymy, and other Arts.
• OF THE Salt of PHILOSOPHERS.
• A Short BOOK OF DIALOGUES, OR, (Certain) Colloquies of some Studious Searchers after the Hermetick Medicine and Universal Tincture.
• OF ELIAS the ARTIST: OR, What we are to understand by Elias the Artist, and what he is to reform in the World at his coming.
• Of the Three most noble STONES generated by Three Secret FIRES. AND,
• De Purgatorio Philosophorum: OR, A TREATISE concerning the Purifying Fire of the Wise Men.
• OF THE Secret Fire of Philosophers.
• A TREATISE CONCERNING The Animal-Stone: OR,
• THE INDEX.