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Apocalypse of Freemasonry A Constructive Scheme of Interpretation of the Symbolism of the Masonic Lodge

1943. Interpretation of the symbolism of the Masonic Lodge. Contains considerations of the sources of these symbols. Underlying the ceremonies practiced by the Freemasons of the present day, there is a system of philosophy which is based on the lofty … Continue reading

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Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling

1891. Illustrated by incantations, specimens of medical magic, anecdotes, tales. This work was published when the author was nearly seventy years of age. It represents twenty years’ collecting of spells, customs, ceremonies, superstitions, fetishes, exorcisms, incantations and usages gathered from … Continue reading

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Pagan Regeneration: A Study of Mystery Initiations in the Graeco Roman World

1929. Contents: pagan piety in the Graeco-Roman world; greater mysteries at Eleusis; Dionysian excesses; Orphic reform; regenerative rites of the great mother; death and rebirth in Mithraism; Isiac initiation; new birth experience in Hermeticism; mysticism of Philo; social significance of … Continue reading

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British Castles: Or A Compendious History Of The Ancient Military Structures Of Great Britain (1825)

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made … Continue reading

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The Secret High Degree Rituals of the Masonic Rite of Memphis

The Rite of Memphis aggravated members of “conventional” Freemasonry because it claimed not only to be the true source of Masonic wisdom but to be the ONLY legitimate Masonic system! Its rituals were much more esoteric than those commonly encountered … Continue reading

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The Physical Phenomena of Mysticism

1950. With special reference to the stigmata, divine and diabolic. A collection of work revolving around mysticism, what it means and what it contains. With topics including ecstasy, hypnotism, demoniacal and poltergeist molestations, as well as reference to such persons … Continue reading

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Plain Truths About Stock Speculation: How To Avoid Losses In Wall Street With A Visitors’ Directory In And Around New York (1887)

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made … Continue reading

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The Works Of Archimedes – Edited In Modern Notation With Introductory Chapters

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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A System of Speculative Masonry

1818. Found within this book is a system of speculative Masonry, in its origin, patronage, dissemination, principles, duties, and ultimate designs, laid open for the examination of the serious and candid: being a course of lectures exhibited before the Grand … Continue reading

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Stellar Theology and Masonic Astronomy

Contents: Ancient Mysteries Described; A Chapter of Astronomical Facts; What the Ancients Knew about Astronomy; Masonic Astronomy; Astronomical Allegory of the Death and Resurrection of the Sun; An Astronomical Explanation of the Emblems, Symbols, and Legends of the Mysteries, both … Continue reading

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