Basil Valentine Revived or the Shining Star of Alchemy

Preface.

knowledge of the Studio Secreto sophico secret philosophical study from within. For this reason, I have been requested by various places and persons, both orally and in writing, to provide a precise report concerning the Mineram Solis veram true mineral of the sun as well as other Quæstiones questions necessary for the work. Likewise, various universal and particular Processe alchemical procedures were shown and handed over to me, in order that I might give my opinion according to their views. However, since it could be seen from the questions and procedures posed both orally and in writing that most have no sufficient or very meager experience of the Veris principiis true principles, Dictis sayings, Allegatis cited sources, Con- & Dissensu agreement and disagreement of the Autorum authors, Al- & Chymiæ Alchemy and Chemistry, but rather that many were perhaps driven by pure, blind caprice or enticed by deceitful procedure-peddlers, whereby they have to fear their temporal ruin completely.

But one or another Nasutulus critical/sarcastic person might think I believe I am the only rooster in the coop and can hear the grass grow. Do not think so, whoever you