Arcanum; Author: Gleeson, Janet; Hardback; Book

Author: Gleeson, Janet
Hardback; Book; B&w Line Illustrations, Woodcuts
283 pages
Published: April 1998
Transworld Publishers Ltd
ISBN: 0593043480
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The fascinating true story of one man's quest to discover the magic formula of the art of porcelain making. Powerfully written, 'The Arcanum' is a compelling and highly readable true story - this is 'human interest' history at its best. Backed by stylish advertising in The Times, Daily Telegraph and auction house sales catalogues to ensure that 'The Arcanum' is discovered. Remember 'Longitude'? Watch out!An epic tale of power struggles, rapacious potentates and venerated alchemists, this novel recounts the incredible life story of the man who discovered the magic formula of the art of porcelain making, and the huge impact it had on the Western world at the time.