Thomas de quincy biography of mahatma
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Publisher Description
Isis very much unveiled, being the story of the great Mahatma hoax by Garrett: Unravel the captivating tale of one of history's most audacious hoaxes. "Isis very much unveiled" delves into the enigmatic world of the Mahatma, a mystical figure whose identity becomes shrouded in mystery and deception. Garrett's meticulous investigation brings to light the complexities and motivations behind the grand illusion that mesmerized the world. This gripping narrative explores the power of belief and the allure of the unknown, offering a fascinating glimpse into the human psyche.
Key Aspects of the Book "Isis very much unveiled, being the story of the great Mahatma hoax":
Mysterious Deception: The book unravels the intricate web of deception woven around the enigmatic Mahatma, captivating readers with its spellbinding twists and turns.
Cultural Fascination: The story delves into the fascination with mysticism and the exotic, draw
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“O my Theosophists.... What a pack of fools you are!”—Madame Blavatsky.
This will be one of the queerest stories ever unfolded in a newspaper. Truth, as worshipped by the Theosophists, is indeed stranger than fiction. But it is not here told merely for entertainment. It has also a degree of importance and instructiveness measured by the growing wealth and numbers of the Theosophical Society, and the personal influence of Mrs. Besant. To-day the Theosophical Society numbers some three or four thousand members in Europe, India, and America. It supports two or three publishing businesses and several score of magazines in various languages. It boasts offices and house property in London, New York, and Adyar. It attracts donations and bequests. It numbers a title or two and some money-bags. It consists almost entirely of educated or semi-educated people, many of whom are intelligent, many sincere; a few both. And it is likely, amid that debauch of sig