SCIENCE AND THE SECRETS OF NATURE: Books of Secrets in Medieval and Early Modern Culture. by Eamon, William

Princeton University Press, 1994 Book. Good. Trade Paperback. 490 pages, notes, bibl., index. Edge wear, wrinklies to the plastine gloss on the spine and front wrap, light edge soiling. a few scattered pen marks in the first 40 pages, occasional creased corner, dampstain and soil marks in the text..

Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 1996. reprint. Softcover. Very Good/None. Softcover, pictorial wraps, 490 pages. By explaining how to sire multicolored horses, produce nuts without shells, and create an egg the size of a human head, Giambattista Della Porta’s Natural Magic (1559) conveys a fascination with tricks and illusions that makes it a work difficult for historians of science to take seriously. Yet, according to William Eamon, it is in the “how-to” books written by medieval alchemists, magicians, and artisans that modern science has its roots. These compilations of recipes on everything from parlor tricks through medical remedies to wool-dyeing fascinated medieval intellectuals because they promised access to esoteric “secrets of nature.” In closely examining this rich but little-known source of literature, Eamon reveals that printing technology and popular culture had as great, if not stronger, an impact on early modern science as did the traditional academic disciplines.… Read More

Princeton University Press, 1996-05-13. Paperback. Used: Good.

Princeton University Press, 1996-06-02. paperback. Very Good +/None as issued. 100x18x148. Clean, solid copy with unmarked text. Cover is glossy with light surface and edge wear. Binding is tight and square; no creases to spine or cover. Books that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation.

Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University PRess, 1994. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 24.5 x 16 cm. Octavo. 490pp. Green cloth in dust jacket. There is some scratching to the jacket. Light soiling to the foredge. Previous owner's bookplate on front fixed endpaper.

Princeton: Princeton University Press. 5th printing (c.2000). 490pp. Near Fine copy . Near Fine. Soft cover. 1996.

Princeton University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Princeton University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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Princeton University Press. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.