Old Diary Leaves 1883-7 : The Only Authentic History of the Theosophical Society Paperback / softback
by Henry Steel Olcott
Part of the Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge series
Paperback / softback
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Henry Steel Olcott (1832–1907), co-founder of the Theosophical Society, was a versatile man.
He is regarded as one of the pioneers of American agricultural education and also served in the U.S.
War Department. Later Olcott was admitted to the New York Bar and became interested in psychology and spiritualism, travelling to India and Sri Lanka with Madame Blavatsky to explore eastern spiritual traditions, especially Buddhism.
This volume covers the period 1883–1887: Olcott tells of his meetings with many of the 'Masters' of the Society and considers what has been achieved since he and Madame Blavatsky met in Vermont in 1874.
He is invited to Burma by its king, who is interested in hearing about Olcott's work; Madame Blavatsky resigns as Corresponding Secretary of the Society and goes into exile in Europe.
The author, however, is determined to give a fair assessment of her invaluable contribution to the Society.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:466 pages, 3 Plates, black and white
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:19/05/2011
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- ISBN:9781108072915
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:466 pages, 3 Plates, black and white
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:19/05/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9781108072915
