The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus Of the Virtues of Herbs, Stones, and Certain Beasts, Also a Book of the Marvels of the World |
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| Editor:
| Best, Michael R.
Brightman, Frank H. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87728-941-8 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2000 |
| Publisher: | Red Wheel/Weiser
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| Imprint: | Red Wheel |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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In order to attract readers, it was not uncommon for magical texts of the 16th century to take on the name of a notable figure. Such is the case with The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus, whose secrets are, in fact, a compilation from a number of different sources by an anonymous author who was, according to editors Best and Brightman, probably one of Albertus Magnus' followers.
In order to attract readers, it was not uncommon for magical texts of the 16th century to take on the name of a notable figure. Such is the case with The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus, whose secrets are, in fact, a compilation from a number of different sources by an anonymous author who was, according to editors Best and Brightman, probably one of Albertus Magnus' followers.