Author: WECKER, JOHANN JACOB [WRECKERUS, JOHANN JACOB]
Title: De Secretis Libri XVII. Ex Varijs Authoribus Collecti, Methodiceq, Digesti, & Aucti. [the Book of Secrets, Collected from Various Authors. Volume XVII]
Description: Basle: Conradi Waldkirchi, 1604. Reprint. Vellum cover. 190mm x 130mm (7" x 5"). 667pp + index. Line drawings and title page vignette. Text in Latin. Johannes Jacob Wecker (1528-1586) was a famous Swiss physician and philosopher known for his book of secrets on medicine, sorcery, and logic. 'Secrets', as it is simply called, is a fascinating, eclectic work of science, mathematics and spirituality written as a deviation from the 'norm' of accepted books on secrets. Wecker ranked these secrets on a descending scale of importance covering a myriad of secrets across a wide range of subjects. Some of the material covered included are God, Satan, angels and demons, theology, various forms of magic, alchemy, chemistry, astronomy and astrology, mechanical engineering, games and pastimes, arts and sciences, recipes for love charms, equestrianism, medical remedies, poisons, botanical and gardening tips.. G: in good condition. Cover rubbed and darkened. Browning and age toning. Ex Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Library .

Keywords: Medicine Philosophy Pre-1650 Antiquarian Science


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