Of the

excellent Gentleman

JOHANN BAPTISTA PORTA original Latin: "JOHANN BAPTISTA PORTÆ"

of Naples

NATURAL MAGIC, original Latin: "MAGIA NATURALIS"

Book of Household-Arts

Wonders,

Handwritten signatures and inscriptions, partially illegible: "Theremostin [...]"

Was first described in Latin by the same author; afterwards expanded by him himself; but now, for the benefit of all lovers of the natural sciences natural sciences: In 1713, this term (Naturwissenschaften) encompassed everything from physics and chemistry to folklore and "secrets" of the natural world.; translated entirely anew into the High German language, not according to the old printing of the French edition which contained only four books, but through all twenty books; most diligently cleansed of all errors that remained in great heaps in the Latin printing or had newly crept in; divided into certain paragraphs distinguished by numbers; honored with clear German technical rhymes These are likely mnemonic verses intended to help the reader remember specific experiments or natural principles.; improved in its figures and adorned with beautiful copperplates High-quality engravings used for illustrations.; augmented with necessary notes and solutions to the riddles contained therein, as well as many new, uncommonly good chemical original: "Chymischen" and other pieces; provided with a detailed index and issued in two parts by

Christian PEGANIUM, otherwise called Rautner.

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At the widow of the late Johann Zieger, 1713.