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[Section] 12 [Page Number] 146-155 [Description] 
Alchemist and boy visit the Coptic monastery and witness some alchemy of converting lead into gold infront of Monk. Alchemist makes four part of gold and gives one part to boy for loss of his belongings at tribesmen. One to Monk and one he keeps with himself. remaining piece is kept at Monk in case boy needs it. From here the boy is on his own and goes to pyramids where he meets refugees of tribal war. These men take away his gold and leaves him with lesson.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - Book Review
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