The Alchemist Of The Rocky Mountains
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the shadow of the American West's most dramatic landscape, The Alchemist of the Rocky Mountains presents a remarkable autobiographical and philosophical account from one of the twentieth century's most influential figures in Western esotericism. Written under the pen name Frater Albertus — the pseudonym of German-born alchemist and mystic Albert Richard Riedel — this singular work chronicles his extraordinary journey through the arcane traditions of alchemy, Rosicrucianism, and Hermetic philosophy, set against the rugged backdrop of Salt Lake City, Utah, where he founded the legendary Paracelsus Research Society. More than a memoir, this text stands as a foundational document of the modern alchemical revival, illuminating Frater Albertus's tireless work to translate and transmit ancient spagyric knowledge to a new generation of seekers. His prose is precise yet visionary, instructing the reader in both the practical and spiritual dimensions of the Great Work, bridging centuries-old laboratory traditions with a distinctly American pioneering spirit. For students of occult history, esoteric philosophy, or the cultural undercurrents of the twentieth century, this rare volume raises a compelling question: what secrets of transformation still lie waiting in the mountains?
Author: Frater Albertus
Format: Hardback
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the shadow of the American West's most dramatic landscape, The Alchemist of the Rocky Mountains presents a remarkable autobiographical and philosophical account from one of the twentieth century's most influential figures in Western esotericism. Written under the pen name Frater Albertus — the pseudonym of German-born alchemist and mystic Albert Richard Riedel — this singular work chronicles his extraordinary journey through the arcane traditions of alchemy, Rosicrucianism, and Hermetic philosophy, set against the rugged backdrop of Salt Lake City, Utah, where he founded the legendary Paracelsus Research Society. More than a memoir, this text stands as a foundational document of the modern alchemical revival, illuminating Frater Albertus's tireless work to translate and transmit ancient spagyric knowledge to a new generation of seekers. His prose is precise yet visionary, instructing the reader in both the practical and spiritual dimensions of the Great Work, bridging centuries-old laboratory traditions with a distinctly American pioneering spirit. For students of occult history, esoteric philosophy, or the cultural undercurrents of the twentieth century, this rare volume raises a compelling question: what secrets of transformation still lie waiting in the mountains?