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Cryptic: From Voynich to the Angel Diaries, the Story of the World's Mysterious Manuscripts

Garry J. Shaw

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Description:An absorbing history of Europe's nine most puzzling texts, including the biggest mystery of all: the Voynich ManuscriptBooks can change the world. They can influence, entertain, transport, and enlighten. But across the centuries, authors have disguised their work with codes and ciphers, secret scripts and magical signs. What made these authors decide to keep their writings secret? What were they trying to hide?Garry J. Shaw tells the stories of nine puzzling European texts. Shaw explores the unknown alphabet of the nun Hildegard of Bingen; the enciphered manuscripts of the prank-loving physician Giovanni Fontana; and the angel communications of the polymath John Dee. Along the way, we discover how the pioneers of science and medicine concealed their work, encounter demon magic and secret societies, and delve into the intricate symbolism of alchemists searching for the Philosopher's Stone.This highly enjoyable account takes readers on a fascinating journey through Europe's most cryptic writings--and attempts to shed new light on the biggest mystery of all: the Voynich Manuscript.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Cryptic: From Voynich to the Angel Diaries, the Story of the World's Mysterious Manuscripts. To get started finding Cryptic: From Voynich to the Angel Diaries, the Story of the World's Mysterious Manuscripts, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: An absorbing history of Europe's nine most puzzling texts, including the biggest mystery of all: the Voynich ManuscriptBooks can change the world. They can influence, entertain, transport, and enlighten. But across the centuries, authors have disguised their work with codes and ciphers, secret scripts and magical signs. What made these authors decide to keep their writings secret? What were they trying to hide?Garry J. Shaw tells the stories of nine puzzling European texts. Shaw explores the unknown alphabet of the nun Hildegard of Bingen; the enciphered manuscripts of the prank-loving physician Giovanni Fontana; and the angel communications of the polymath John Dee. Along the way, we discover how the pioneers of science and medicine concealed their work, encounter demon magic and secret societies, and delve into the intricate symbolism of alchemists searching for the Philosopher's Stone.This highly enjoyable account takes readers on a fascinating journey through Europe's most cryptic writings--and attempts to shed new light on the biggest mystery of all: the Voynich Manuscript.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Cryptic: From Voynich to the Angel Diaries, the Story of the World's Mysterious Manuscripts. To get started finding Cryptic: From Voynich to the Angel Diaries, the Story of the World's Mysterious Manuscripts, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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