The Philosopher's Stone: A Quest for the Secrets of Alchemy

Alchemy, the art and science of transformation, is a very ancient discipline and yet highly relevant today. It offers a fiery crucible of wisdom with a crucial message for our time. The alchemists, who combined science and spirituality, experiment and vision, were not just naive eccentrics of the past but may well prove to be the prophets of the future. Closely allied to magic and astrology, alchemy is one ofthe world's greatest mysteries and best kept secrets.
Newton, Jung, Emperor Rudolf II, Nicolas Flamel, St. Thomas Aquinas and Zosimus all spent much of their lives searching for the Philosopher's Stone, the supreme goal of alchemy. With its magical and enigmatic power, it can transform base metal into gold, decipher the riddle of existence and unlock the secrets of eternal life.
After years of study and research, Peter Marshall set off on a worldwide quest to discover the Philosopher's Stone and to unearth the secrets of alchemy in the lands where it was traditionally practised. The result is a tour de force of historical, scientific and philosophical detective work as well as a thrilling physical and spiritual adventure.