The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus

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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

 

Edited by

Michael R. Best and Frank H. Brightman

 

 

 

2004

Red Wheel Weiser

176 pp

Softcover

New

In stock

Description

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.