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Synopsis

Earum rerum, de quibus in Opere Mundi Subterranei, per decem Libros fuse disceptatur.

PRODROMUM sine literis negotiationis suae testibus expedire, prorsus incongruum videbatur; Quare Synopsim hanc praesentem, qua Universum Mundi Subterranei arguementum Lectori curioso exhibetur, annectendum duxi; hac potissimum ratione, impulsus, quod complures iam dudum id a me potuerint; dum capere non potuerunt, quidnam in Subterraneo Terreni globi recessu esse possit, quod aut Mundi nomen meretur, aut quod argumenta subministrare possit, Mundi nomine digna; falsa utique et plebeio persuasioni illusi, qui uti terrenum globum non secus ac Casei coagulum fortuita conglobatione compactum putant, ita tantum abest, ut sibi persuadeant, praeter cryptas quasdam et fodinas superficiei terrenae vicinis alia intus recapitula constitui, ut potius omnia immensa soliditate constituta, non sine mentis quadam pertinacia firmiter credant. Ut itaque error tam palmaris ab imperitis rerum auferatur, totius nostri instituti seriem hoc loco ob oculos curiosi Lectoris exponere visum fuit; ex quo quidem luculenter patebit; nullos effectus adeo insolentes in hoc sensibili Mundo elucescere, qui in intimis terrae visceribus secundum analogiam quandam non reperiantur; atque adeo omnium rerum geneses suam non nisi ex Mundo Subterraneo originem derivare, luculenter patebit. Sed hisce praemissis, iam rerum tractandarum seriem, operisque divisionem supponamus.

Synopsis.

Those matters extensively discussed in the work "The Subterranean World" in ten books.

MUNDUS SUBTERRANEUS

Sive

De interioris exteriorisque Terreni Orbis, quem Geocosmum appellamus, constitutione et fabrica.
OPUS
In decem libros digestum.
Quo:
Universae Naturae magnas et divinitae summa, rerum varietate exponuntur. Abditorum effectuum causae acri indagine inquisitae demonstrantur; cognitae per Artis et Naturae coniugium, ad humanitatem necessarium solum vario experimentorum apparatu, nec non novo modo et ratione applicatur.

LIBER I. CENTROGRAPHICUS.

PARS I. De admiranda natura centri et maximo in coelum lucescente Dei opificio.

PARS II: De Arte Cosmocentrica; nouisque instrumentis, queis ad summam naturz arcana, motuumque naturalium notitiam deducimur.

LIBER II COSMICVS.

In quo fuse agitur de connubio Celi et Terrae; de principiis rerum naturalium, de Elementis, de coelo, Astris, corumque influxibus specificis in terrenum Mundum, sive Geocosmum; et quod ex his omnia qua sensibus patent, originem habeant, multis variisque modis demonstratur.

LIBER III. GEOTACTICUS.

In quo de admirando Geocosmi Opificio de eius figura; magnitudine, de varia locorum, regionumque divisione agitur .
De Ossatura Geocosmi Magnetica a polo ad polum, ; ubi de montibus eorumque altissimis in natura sinibus, uti et de altitudine eorum varie discurritur.
De Panspermia Globo Terreno,indita : de venis, arteriis et cartilaginibus Terra, ad exemplar Microcosmi intra terram dispositis .
De ingentibus Terrae receptaculis , qua membris tum maioris tum minoris Mundi , secundum analogiam quandam respondere docentur .
De innumeris meatibus, voraginibus, hiatibus canalibusque subterraneis, quibus perfossum est Terrae corpus,
De Officinis Vulcaniis, seu pyrophylaciis, id est igneis receptaculis.
De Officinis Aeoliis, aerophylaciis, id est, de aetreis receptaculis.
De Officinis Aquaticis seu Abyssis, vel quod idem, hydrophylaciis, id est aquarum receptaculis, intra terrae viscera constitutis;
De spiraculis, et syphonibus Terrae innumeris.
De montibus, campis ingentibus, maribus, infulis subterraneis.

LIBER IV. METEOROLOGICVS.

In quo de Meteoris subterraneis potissimum agitur.
Primo. Defluxu, et refluxu Oceani, et in quem finem Natura eum constituerit; item de varietate et mutatione in varijs regionibus maris. De causis singulorum et omnium. De fundi Oceani mira conslitutione, et communicatione omnium marium.
Secundo. De igneis impressionibus et spiritibus terrae visceribus inclusis. De vaporibus et exhalationibus subterraneis. De Terrae motibus causisque corum; de varia tum intrinseca terrestrium partium mutatione ex Terraemotibus et aquae inundatione proveniente. De centri gravitatis, et qua inde resultat axis terreni mutatione, qua et faciem Coeli mutari: necesse est.
Tertio. De Ventorum genesi, et mira varietate; de exoticis proprietatibus eorum; item de diurnis, menstruis, annuis, climactericis, quae nonnullis locis proprii sunt 
Quarto. De fontium fluviorumque origine et genesi, quorum quidem causae fusissimo discursu compluribus experimentis demonstrantur. 
Quinto. De thermarum origine et genesi; reliquarumque aquarum variis qualitatibus imbutarum rationibus et causis; qua quidem omnium rerum diversitatem, suam ex subterraneis officinis originem trahere, ostenditur. 

LIBER V. METALLOSCOPUS. 

In quo primo potissimum de mineralium metallorumque natura, proprietate, generatione, depuratione, machinisque metallicis tractatur. 
Secundo. De terris variis sive pulveribus. mineralibus, uti Cimolia; Lemnia; Melitaea et similibus eorumque viribus. 
Tertio. De ossibus intra Terram repertis, spodio, Unicornu, glossopetris, ossibus Gigantum putaticiis; ligno fossili; carbonibus, et causis eorum.
Quarto. De variis ac innumeris rebus in petrosam, substantiam conversis; uti de animalibus; fossilibus, hominibus, quadrupedibus, volatilibus, piscibus, insectis. Item de floribus, succis, oleis, gummibus, coloribus et venenis Terrae.  
Quinto. De diversis lapidibus, marmoribus, striatis picturis, causisque corum; de lapidibus deni que preciosis, corumque virtutibus per varia Syntagmata agitur. 

LIBER VI. PHYTO-ZOOGRAPHUS. 

In quo primo de plantarum animalium tum intra. terram, tum in externa ciufdem superficie provenientium origine, natura et proprietate agitur. 
Secundo. De plantis subterrestribus; de sylvis et pratis submarinis historico ratiocinio disceptatur.
Tertio. De animalibus subterraneis; eorumque forma et ingenio, proprietate; quibus vivant, et in quem finem natura illa constituerit. 
Quarto.. De hominibus subterraneis historiae mirabiles. 
Quinto. De Daemonibus subterraneis, eorumque operationibus, illusionibus, similibusque.

LIBER VII. CHYMICUS.
 id est

Geocosmus Applicatus,

In quo proprie tractatur, quomodo physiologus ad Nature exemplar, per applicationem passivorum cum activis miras rerum productiones efficere possit.

Ubi primo de Alchimia ; eiusque in operando modo, possibilitate, et imprimis de lapide philosophorum , et quid, de eo sentiendum fit , fusissime  agitar, 

Secundo. De admirandis metallorum mineraliumque; effectibus , proprietatibus , sympathiis ; de dissolutione , compositione metallorum , caeterisque in arte Chimica operandi speciebus; singulari doctrina discurritur.

LIBER VIII. MAGICUS. 

In qua Magiae naturalis stupenda opera, quae Chimica opera exhiberi poffunt, docemur.

Et primo de Arcano Megacosmi, id est, quomodo Mundi similitudo arte Chimica in vitro exhiberi possit. 
Secundo. De palimgenesias mysterio, sive plantarum resuscitatione, arte Chimica perficienda, de Phoenice, id eft, de herbarum ex propriis inderibus resuscitatione; de plantarum metallicarum productione; de machinis Mercurialibus; de ficta lapidum pretiosorum confectione; de insectorum producendorum modo et ratione, et similibus magna varietate tractatur. 

LIBER IX. IATRICUS: 

In quo de mirificis et arcanis mineralium vegetabiliumque in Medicina effectibus agitur. 

Ubi de tincturis, menstruis, spiritibus, quintis essentiis, extractis, similibusque fuse et propria experientia comptobatis agitur. 

LIBER X. MECHANICYS. 

In quo de variis artibus agitur, quibus miranda ad exemplar Nature in Geocosmo operationes perficiuntur. 

Primo. De Arce distillatoria, fusoria, singulina seu plastica.

Secundo. De specularia pyrobolica; si latoria metallorum.
Tertio. De ferraria, aurifera, vitriaria aliarumque quae quovis modo huc revocari possunt, artium mirabilibus effectibus, fuse tractatur.

Omnia ad eterna Sapientiae Virginisque Matris honorem proximique utilitatem et delectationem.

MUNDUS SUBTERRANEUS

Or

On the Interior and Exterior Structure and Fabric of the Terrestrial Sphere, which we call the Geocosm.

A WORK

Arranged in ten books.

Wherein:

The vast and divine totality of Nature is revealed in all its intricate complexity. Hidden causes of various effects are scrutinized with keen inquiry and illustrated through the harmonious union of Art and Nature. These are employed exclusively for the betterment of humanity, employing an array of experimental apparatus and a novel methodological approach.

BOOK I. CENTRAL DESIGN.

• PART I: On the Wondrous Nature of the Center and the Greatest Work of God, Illuminating towards the Heavens. [231]
• PART II: On the Cosmocentric Art and the New Instruments by which we are led to the Profound Secrets of Nature and the Knowledge of Natural Motions.

BOOK II. COSMOS.

• Wherein an extensive discourse is made on the Union of Heaven and Earth; on the Principles of Natural Things, on the Elements, on the Heavens, Stars, and their Specific Influences on the Terrestrial World, or Geocosm; and it is demonstrated in many various ways that all things that are perceptible to the senses have their origin from these, worthy of the name of the World.

BOOK III. EARTH OPERATIONS.

• Wherein the Admirable Structure of the Geocosm, its Shape, Magnitude, and the Varied Division of Places and Regions are discussed.
• On the Magnetic Framework of the Geocosm from Pole to Pole, wherein the Highest Mountains and their Various Altitudes are treated.
• On the Panspermia of the Terrestrial Globe, implanted within it: on the Veins, Arteries, and Cartilages of the Earth, arranged within it like a Microcosm.
• On the Enormous Receptacles of the Earth are shown to correspond to the Members of the Greater and Lesser World according to a Certain Analogy. [232]
• On the Innumerable Passages, Whirlpools, Chasms, and Subterranean Channels through which the Body of the Earth is penetrated.
• On Vulcanic Workshops, or Fire Receptacles.
• On Aeolian Workshops, or Air Receptacles.
• On Aquatic Workshops, or Abysses, or rather, the Water Receptacles, situated within the Depths of the Earth;
• On the Spiracles and Siphons of the Earth, in great number.
• On Mountains, Vast Plains, Seas, and Subterranean Islands.

BOOK IV. METEOROLOGY.

Wherein the focus is primarily on Subterranean Phenomena.

• On the Flux and Reflux of the Ocean, and the Purpose for which Nature has established it; also on the Variety and Change in Various Sea Regions. The Causes of each and every phenomenon. On the Marvelous Constitution of the Ocean Floor, and the Communication of all Seas.
• On the Fiery Impressions and Spirits enclosed within the Depths of the Earth. On Subterranean Vapors and Exhalations. On the Motions of the Earth and their Causes; On the Varied Intrinsic [233] Changes of Terrestrial Parts resulting from Earthquakes and Inundation. The Center of Gravity and the resulting Change of the Terrestrial Axis, which necessitates the change of the Face of the Heavens.
• On the Genesis of Winds and their Wondrous Variety; on their Exotic Properties. On the Diurnal, Monthly, Yearly, and Climacteric Winds, which are peculiar to certain places.
• On the Origin and Genesis of Springs and Rivers, the Causes of which are demonstrated in great detail through various experiments.
• On the Origin and Genesis of Thermal Springs, as well as the various Qualities and Causes of other Water Imbued Substances; it is shown that the diversity of all these things derives their origin from Subterranean Workshops.

BOOK V. SOLIDS AND METALS.

• The Nature, Properties, Generation, Purification, and Metallic Machinery of Minerals.
• On various Earths or Mineral Powders, such as Cimolia, Lemnia, Melitaea, and their powers.
• On Bones found within the Earth, including Spodium, Unicorn, Glossopetrae, Giant Bones, Fossil Wood, Coals, and their Causes. [234]
• On the Various and Innumerable Transformations of Substances into Stone, such as Animals, Fossils, Humans, Quadrupeds, Birds, Fish, Insects. Also on Flowers, Juices, Oils, Gums, Colors, and Poisons of the Earth.
• On Various Stones, Marbles, Striated Paintings, and their Causes; on Precious Stones and their Virtues, treated through various Syntagmas.

BOOK VI. PLANTS AND ANIMALS.

• The Origin, Nature, and Properties of Plants and Animals both within the Earth and on its External Surface.
• On Subterranean Plants; a historical discourse on Submarine Forests and Meadows.
• On Subterranean Animals; their Shape, Nature, Properties, Habitation, and the Purpose for which Nature has designed them.
• On The Marvelous Histories of Subterranean Humans.
• On Subterranean Demons, their Operations, Illusions, and Similar Matters. [235]

BOOK VII. CHEMISTRY

That is, APPLIED GEOCOSMOS

Wherein it is specifically treated how a Physiologist, by applying Passives to Actives, can bring about the marvelous productions of things according to the Example of Nature.

• Alchemy; its Mode of Operation, Possibilities, and, above all, on the Philosopher's Stone and what is to be understood about it, treated extensively.
• On the Marvelous Effects, Properties, and Sympathies of Minerals and Plants; The Dissolution and Composition of Metals, and other Special Modes of Operation in the Chemical Art; a singular doctrine is discussed.

BOOK VIII. MAGIC.

Wherein the Astonishing Works of Natural Magic, which can be exhibited in Chemical Works, are taught.

• First, The Arcane Megacosm, that is, how the Likeness of [236] the World can be exhibited in Glass through Chemical Art. [237]
• On the Mystery of Paligenesis, or the Resuscitation of Plants through Chemical Art, on the Phoenix, that is, the Resuscitation of Herbs from their own Ashes; on the Production of Metallic Plants; The Mercurial Machines; The Manufacture of Fictitious Precious Stones; on the Mode and Method of Producing Insects, and other varied matters are treated.

BOOK IX. MEDICINE:

Wherein the Marvelous and Secret Effects of Minerals and Plants in Medicine are discussed.

• Extensive discussion on Tinctures, Menstruums, Spirits, Quintessences, Extracts, and similar matters, based on thorough and practical experience.

BOOK X. MECHANICS.

• Wherein various arts are discussed, by which marvelous operations are accomplished in Geocosmus according to the Example of Nature.
• On the Distilling Tower, Furnace, and Singular or Plastic Apparatus.
• On burning Mirrors; Assaying of Metals.
• On the ironworks, Goldsmithing, Glassmaking, and other remarkable effects of arts that can be associated with them in any way, treated extensively.

All for the Honor of Eternal Wisdom and the Virgin Mother, and for the greatest benefit and delight of mankind.