| Description |
viii, 317 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
John Winthrop, Jr., and the European alchemical movement of the early seventeenth century -- The republic of alchemy and the pansophic moment -- Founding a new London -- Which man's land? Conflict and competition in pequot country -- Alchemical vision refined -- "God's secret": John Winthrop, Jr., alchemical healing, and the medical culture of early New England -- The magus as mediator: witchcraft, alchemy, and authority in the Connecticut witch-hunt of the 1660s -- "Matters of present utility:" John Winthrop, Jr., the Royal Society, and the politics of intelligence in restoration New England. |
| Subject(s) |
Winthrop, John, 1606-1676.
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Alchemists -- New England -- Biography.
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Alchemy -- New England -- History -- 17th century.
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| Alternate Author |
Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture.
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| ISBN/ISSN |
40017662528 |
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