The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus: Of the Virtues of Herbs, Stones and Certain Beasts

One of the most widely known works in a literature which gained tremendous popularity during the Middle Ages, The Book of Secrets--generally attributed to the thirteenth-century philosopher Albertus Magnus--explores the mysterious properties, real or imagined, of beasts, herbs, stones, and the human body. Presenting an other world of information on how to cast spells and mix potions, this fascinating volume speaks to our age as we experience a renaissance of interest in the occult.