Three Famous Occultists

By G.M. Hort and William Perkes Swainson

Book Overview

""Three Famous Occultists"" by G. M. Hort is a book that delves into the lives and works of three well-known occultists: Eliphas Levi, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, and Aleister Crowley. The author gives a detailed account of their backgrounds, beliefs, and practices, as well as their contributions to the world of occultism. The book starts with Eliphas Levi, a French occultist who lived in the 19th century. The author describes his early life, his interest in magic and the occult, and his eventual rise to fame as a writer and practitioner of the occult arts. The book also covers Levi's major works, including his book ""Transcendental Magic.""The second occultist featured in the book is Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, a Russian spiritualist and founder of the Theosophical Society. The author provides an in-depth look at Blavatsky's life, her travels, and her teachings on spiritualism and mysticism. The book also covers her major works, including ""The Secret Doctrine"" and ""Isis Unveiled.""The final occultist featured in the book is Aleister Crowley, an English writer, poet, and occultist who lived in the early 20th century. The author describes Crowley's early life, his interest in the occult, and his eventual rise to fame as a practitioner of magic and mysticism. The book also covers Crowley's major works, including ""The Book of the Law"" and ""Magick in Theory and Practice.""Overall, ""Three Famous Occultists"" provides a comprehensive look at the lives and works of three of the most influential figures in the history of occultism. The book is well-researched and provides valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of these famous occultists. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the occult or the history of mysticism and spirituality.Biographical sketches on Dr. John Dee, Franz Anton Mesmer, and Thomas Lake Harris.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162561262
• ISBN13: 9781162561264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"