The most famous compendium of information on the occult and the first comprehensive work of its kind, this volume originally appeared in 1920. Subtitled -A Compendium of Information on the Occult Sciences, Occult Personalities, Psychic Science, Magic, Demonology, Spiritism, Mysticism and Metaphysics, - it was compiled by Lewis Spence, the author of numerous books on folklore, mythology and occult-related subjects. Its 2,500 dictionary-style entries (many of which run to several pages) range from well-known terms (-abracadabra, - -poltergeist, - -spells, - -vampire-) to more arcane topics, and...
The most famous compendium of information on the occult and the first comprehensive work of its kind, this volume originally appeared in 1920. Subtitl...
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remov...
Deals with the history of Native Americans, their language and lifestyle, culture and religion/mythology. In this book, the author includes examples of myths from tribes omitted by Spence, a guide to tribes and their myths by region, and a basic Lakota (Sioux) glossary.
Deals with the history of Native Americans, their language and lifestyle, culture and religion/mythology. In this book, the author includes examples o...
