Evphrates is a mystical and alchemical treatise written by Thomas Vaughan, a 17th-century English writer and philosopher. The book describes a hidden fountain in the East that allegedly contains the secret to eternal life. Vaughan weaves together elements of Christianity, Hermeticism, and alchemy to create a fascinating and esoteric work of philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.