Author: Gruman, Gerald J.
Title: A HISTORY OF IDEAS ABOUT THE PROLONGATION OF LIFE: The Evolution of Prolongevity Hypotheses to 1800.
Description: Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society, 1966. In folio wraps as issued; A VERY GOOD+ COPY. Transactions of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful Knowledge. New Series, V. 56, # 9. Material on Taoist methods of life extension, and those works of Alchemy addressing the subject. Plus ancient longevity legends examined. 102 pages. Small folio.

Keywords: life extension medicine Taoist Alchemy