| Old Diary Leaves 1883-7 Contributor(s): Olcott, Henry Steel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1108072917 ISBN-13: 9781108072915 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $53.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Religion | Theosophy |
| Dewey: 299.934 |
| Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Kno |
| Physical Information: 1.04" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.29 lbs) 466 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |