From its earliest days, America served as an arena for the revolutions in alternative spirituality that eventually swept the globe. Esoteric philosophies and personas—from Freemasonry to Spiritualism, from Madame H. P. Blavatsky to Edgar Cayce—dramatically altered the nation’s culture, politics, and religion. Yet the mystical roots of our identity are often ignored or overlooked. Opening a new window on the past, Occult America presents a dramatic, pioneering study of the esoteric undercurrents of our history and their profound impact across modern life.
Occult America by Mitch Horowitz
Publisher : Bantam
Publication date : October 5, 2010
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0553385151
ISBN-13 : 978-0553385151
Item Weight : 8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.18 x 0.64 x 7.98 inches
Condition: New