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"Unknown to all but a few, Newton was a practicing alchemist who dabbled with the occult, a tortured, obsessive character who searched for an understanding of the universe by whatever means possible. S"
Considering the large number of books written about Isaac Newton, another such volume hardly seems necessary. Nevertheless, this revisionist biography clearly deserves consideration. White, coauthor of Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science (LJ 5/1/92) and a regular contributor to numerous scholarly and popular periodicals including New Scientist, reveals a Newton who was not only a brilliant scientist but also a man who spent a large part of his life intensely involved with alchemy, leaving us over one million words on the subject. Newton also spent a considerable amount of time studying biblical prophecy, astrology, numerology, and natural magic. Noting that the distinction between science and magic in the 1600s was not as clear-cut as it is today, White does not intend to dethrone Newton; rather he asks us to see Newton as a man and to accept his peculiarities and failings along with his skills and talents. Well written and researched, White's book is recommended for public and academic libraries.James Olson, Northeastern Illinois Univ. Lib., Chicago
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Raleigh R. Colclasure
reviewed Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer on October 09, 2010
Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer
Thus far, this is the closest book I have read on Isaac Newton about his extremely dark, creepy, misanthropic soul! This dude's inner life is scary and I love it! I can so relate to it! To be born such a genius--to get a view of life so young that no one on his little farm can possibly understand--was his impetus in the search for meaning 'cause it sure wasn't apparent in the society he inhabited! In order for him to feel anything remotely representing a life of meaning--he had to discover the godliness of the Universe and he spoke its language few can speak! I also know for sure he murdered his compatriots in order to obtain the privileges of a fellow at Cambridge! And I am going to be the one to write the book on it! I only imparted 3 stars cause the author, as do all the others--talk way too much about his successes. I am going to write about the extremely dark nature of this man's soul that lead him to such godlike adoration among scientists.
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