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The Arcanum

By Janet Gleeson

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The Arcanum

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Imprisoned in a fairy-tale castle and under constant threat of execution by his ruthless captor an 18th century apothecary struggled to realize the alchemist's dream. His name was Johann Frederick Bottger. But instead of transforming base metal into gold he was to discover the formula for something even more exotic and elusive a substance so precious it was known as 'white gold'. And it was a formula for which others were prepared to lie cheat steal and even kill to possess.
This was the remarkable backdrop to one of the most strange and compelling episodes in European cultural and scientific history; a tale of genius and greed of demonic cruelty and exquisite beauty of the best and worst of which man is capable - it is the true story of the invention of European porcelain.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
290
Release Date:
1999-06-01
Publication Date:
1999-06-01
Publisher:
Bantam
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0553506927
ISBN13:
9780553506921
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
0
Weight:
343 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
17 cm

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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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