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As they say, "this page is under construction," look around anyway, because this just may be always under
construction.
In this space I have provided period recipes and their modern redactions, for floral waters, perfumes and essential oils
as well as various herbal products. Errors in translations and redactions are mine and I am thankful for any discussion
about my work or workmanship.
I have also posted some of my original research in the various areas of interest and are herein published. I welcome
critic and advice, as I find that each of us in this area of research becomes the eternal student.
And you will find links to information that I have read and found interesting, so I share it with you.
construction.
In this space I have provided period recipes and their modern redactions, for floral waters, perfumes and essential oils
as well as various herbal products. Errors in translations and redactions are mine and I am thankful for any discussion
about my work or workmanship.
I have also posted some of my original research in the various areas of interest and are herein published. I welcome
critic and advice, as I find that each of us in this area of research becomes the eternal student.
And you will find links to information that I have read and found interesting, so I share it with you.
Links to other web pages of interest.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Library of Medicine (NLM) - Historical (period) documents relating to
Alchemy and Distillation
NIH Alchemy 1
Alchemy and Distillation
NIH Alchemy 1
Humboldt State University - Department of Chemistry - Medieval Scientific Instruments Page - wonderful site
describing how to construct reproductions - with secondary and a few primary source references
Medieval Scientific Instruments
describing how to construct reproductions - with secondary and a few primary source references
Medieval Scientific Instruments
Epact: Scientific Instruments of Medieval Europe: Museum of Science History, Oxford; British Museum, London;
Museum of History of Science, Florence; Museum Boerhaave, Leiden - catalogue of instruments with photos from the
museum's collection, actual period pieces, each one being a primary source.
EPACT Museum History of Science
Museum of History of Science, Florence; Museum Boerhaave, Leiden - catalogue of instruments with photos from the
museum's collection, actual period pieces, each one being a primary source.
EPACT Museum History of Science
Links to other web pages of SCA interests
Kingdom of Calontir - Judging Criteria for A&S Scientific Instrument entries. Each gentle should check the criteria of
any A&S competition in order to understand what the judges will be looking and the criteria by which the entry will be
compared.
Calontir Scientific Instrument Criteria
any A&S competition in order to understand what the judges will be looking and the criteria by which the entry will be
compared.
Calontir Scientific Instrument Criteria
| Pennsic 38 University, Slippery Rock, PA, July – August 2009 Alchemy: The Art of Distillation - August 5, 2009: Tent 7 & August 7, 2009: Tent 7, a one hour survey/discussion on Alchemy and the Art of Distillation focusing on Medieval Distillation theory, published works, and the politics/religious impact of Alchemy. Distillation – Friday August 7, 2009: 2:00 Tent 14, two hour class/demonstration focusing on Medieval Distillation and modern safety standards for the re-enactor and alchemist in us all. Rose Water Recipes Commentary Upon Alchemical Works of Gerber Aquae Vitae - The Water of Life Glossary and references |
Please note that the references, period, secondary, and academic (peer reviewed journal or peer society presentations are listed
at the bottom of the Glossary and References page. You can also find these under the Primary Sources and Secondary Sources
pages.
The Gerber Commentary contains the original text along with my redaction and commentary (in red) to clarify what would be
considered 14th C. alchemy standard procedure.
at the bottom of the Glossary and References page. You can also find these under the Primary Sources and Secondary Sources
pages.
The Gerber Commentary contains the original text along with my redaction and commentary (in red) to clarify what would be
considered 14th C. alchemy standard procedure.
| Article Links: These are articles that I have written. Translation of 1500 Distillation text on the uses of lavender water. Lavender Water Translation Abbreviated version of an original article presented at Ice Dragon Pentathlon and is a basic "how to" article. Dystillation of Plant Vapours Footnotes and glossary for the above article. Dystillation Footnotes Abbreviated version of an original article presented at Ice Dragon Pentathlon. Magiferous Plants |
| Pennsic 38 University Classes on Video I have posted the Pennsic Classes on YouTube, you can do a search using Fiachra Bonesetter or Alchemy: Art of Distillation - Part 1 |
| Documentation Example Here is an example of SCA documentation from my personal entry at The Passing of the Ice Dragon 2010 This is an example only is not intended to be the definitive way to present documentation. <----- click here |