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'''BABINET, JACQUES'''. French physicist, b. at Lusignan, March 5, 1794;
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Babinet, Jacques}}'''. French physicist, b. at Lusignan, March 5, 1794;
d. Oct. 21, 1872. Studied at Ecole Polytechnique in Metz. After a
d. Oct. 21, 1872. Studied at Ecole Polytechnique in Metz. After a
short time in an artillery regiment, became professor of physics at
short time in an artillery regiment, became professor of physics at
Lycee Saint-Louis, then at College de France. Entered the Academie
Lycee Saint-Louis, then at College de France. Entered the Academie
des Sciences in 1840. Works: Resume complet de physique, etc.,
des Sciences in 1840. Works: ''Resume complet de physique'', etc.,
Paris, 1825.-Sur la mesure des forces chimiques, etc. He was a
Paris, 1825.-''Sur la mesure des forces chimiques'', etc. He was a
talented journalist and an imaginative writer.
talented journalist and an imaginative writer.
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'''BEAUMARCHAIS, PIERRE AUGUSTIN CARON DE (1732-99)'''. *Le Barbier
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de (1732-99)}}'''. *''Le Barbier de Seville'', 1775.-*''Le Mariage de Figaro'', 1778.
de Seville, 1775.-*Le Mariage de Figaro, 1778.
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'''BORELLI, GIOVANNI ALFONSO'''. Italian physiologist and physicist, b.
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Bobelli, Giovanni Alfonso}}'''. Italian physiologist and physicist, b.
at Naples in 1608; d. in Rome, Dec. 31, 1679. Appointed professor
at Naples in 1608; d. in Rome, Dec. 31, 1679. Appointed professor
of mathematics at Messina, 1649, and at Pisa, 1656. Returned
of mathematics at Messina, 1649, and at Pisa, 1656. Returned
to Messina, 1667, and retired to Rome in 1674, where he lived under
to Messina, 1667, and retired to Rome in 1674, where he lived under
the protection of Christina, Queen of Sweden. His best known
the protection of Christina, Queen of Sweden. His best known
work is De motu animalium (1680-81), in which he explains the
work is ''De motu animalium'' (1680-81), in which he explains the
movements of the animal body on mechanical principles. In a
movements of the animal body on mechanical principles. In a
letter published under the pseudonym of Pier Maria Mutoli in
letter published under the pseudonym of Pier Maria Mutoli in
1665, he was the first to suggest the idea of a parabolic path for
1665, he was the first to suggest the idea of a parabolic path for
a comet; among his many astronomical works is his Theoria
a comet; among his many astronomical works is his ''Theoria mediceorum planetarum ex causis physicis deducta'' (Florence, 1666), in which he considered the influence of attraction on the satellites of Jupiter.
mediceorum planetarum ex causis physicis deducta (Florence, 1666),
in which he considered the influence of attraction on the satellites
of Jupiter.
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'''BREWSTER, SIR DAVID'''. Scottish physicist, and one of the founders of
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Brewster, Sir David}}'''. Scottish physicist, and one of the founders of
the British Association; b. at Jedburgh, Dec. 11, 1781; d. at
the British Association; b. at Jedburgh, Dec. 11, 1781; d. at
Allerby, Feb. 10, 1868. He made his name by a series of investigations {{Page aside|448}}on the diffraction of light, the results of which he contributed from time to time to Philosophical Transactions and other
Allerby, Feb. 10, 1868. He made his name by a series of investigations {{Page aside|448}}on the diffraction of light, the results of which he contributed from time to time to ''Philosophical Transactions'' and other
scientific journals. From 1859 on, Brewster was principal of
scientific journals. From 1859 on, Brewster was principal of
Edinburgh University, and succeeded J. J. Berzelius as one of the
Edinburgh University, and succeeded J. J. Berzelius as one of the
eight "foreign associates" of the Institute of France. In addition
eight "foreign associates" of the Institute of France. In addition
to his Treatise on Optics (1831) and other works, he edited the
to his ''Treatise on Optics'' (1831) and other works, he edited the
Edinburgh Encyclopaedia (1808-30) and was one of the leading
''Edinburgh Encyclopaedia'' (1808-30) and was one of the leading
contributors to the 7th and 8th ed. of the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
contributors to the 7th and 8th ed. of the ''Encyclopaedia Britannica''.
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'''BROWN, ROBERT, JR. (1844-?)'''. *The Great Dionysiak Myth, London,
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Brown, Robert, Jr. (1844-?)}}'''. *''The Great Dionysiak Myth'', London,
1877.-*Poseidon: A Link between Semite, Hamite, and Aryan, being
1877.-*''Poseidon'': A Link between Semite, Hamite, and Aryan, being
an Attempt to trace the cultus of the God to its sources, etc.,
an Attempt to trace the cultus of the God to its sources, etc.,
London, 1872. 8vo.
London, 1872. 8vo.
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'''BUCHANAN, JOSEPH RODES (1814-99)'''. See Vol. VI, pp. 429-30, for a
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Buchanan, Joseph Rodes (1814-99)}}'''. See Vol. VI, pp. 429-30, for a
biographical sketch.
biographical sketch.
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'''BUCHNER, LUDWIC'''. German philosopher and physician, b. at Darmstadt in 1824; d. at Darmstadt, May 1, 1899. Studied at Giessen,
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Buchner, Ludwik}}'''. German philosopher and physician, b. at Darmstadt in 1824; d. at Darmstadt, May 1, 1899. Studied at Giessen,
Strasbourg, Wurzburg and Vienna. Became, 1852, lecturer in medicine at the Univ. of Tubingen, where he published his great work,
Strasbourg, Wurzburg and Vienna. Became, 1852, lecturer in medicine at the Univ. of Tubingen, where he published his great work,
Kraft und Stoff (1855). The extreme materialism of this work
''Kraft und Stoff'' (1855). The extreme materialism of this work
excited so much opposition that he was compelled to give up his
excited so much opposition that he was compelled to give up his
position. Retired to Darmstadt where he practiced as a physician.
position. Retired to Darmstadt where he practiced as a physician.
He wrote also: Natur und Geist, 1857.-Aus Natur und Wissenschaft, 1862 and 1884.-Darwinismus und Socialismus, 1894.
He wrote also: ''Natur und Geist'', 1857.-''Aus Natur und Wissenschaft'', 1862 and 1884.-''Darwinismus und Socialismus'', 1894.
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'''BUCKLE, HENRY THOMAS (1821-62)'''. *History of Civilization in England. Vol. I in 1857; Vol. II in 1861.
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Buckle, Henry Thomas (1821-62)}}'''. *''History of Civilization in England''. Vol. I in 1857; Vol. II in 1861.
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'''BUTLEROV, ALEXANDER MIHAYLOVICH'''. Renowned Russian chemist,
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Butlerov, Alexander Mihaylovich}}'''. Renowned Russian chemist,
founder of the so-called “Butlerov School,” b. Aug. 25/Sept. 6,
founder of the so-called “Butlerov School,” b. Aug. 25/Sept. 6,
1828, at Chistopol’, Province of Kazan’; died Aug. 5/17, 1886, on
1828, at Chistopol’, Province of Kazan’; died Aug. 5/17, 1886, on
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Mendeleyev and made up of members of the Physical Society at
Mendeleyev and made up of members of the Physical Society at
the University of St. Petersburg. He was a constant contributor to
the University of St. Petersburg. He was a constant contributor to
the Spiritualistic journal Rebus for which H.P.B. wrote. His articles
the Spiritualistic journal ''Rebus'' for which H.P.B. wrote. His articles
on the general subject of mediumship and psychic manifestations
on the general subject of mediumship and psychic manifestations
were published at St. Petersburg in 1889, with reminiscences by
were published at St. Petersburg in 1889, with reminiscences by
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'''CAESAR, GAIUS JULIUS (102?-44 B.C.)'''. *Commentarii de bello Gallico,
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Caesar, Gaius Julius (102?-44 b.c.)}}'''. *''Commentarii de bello Gallico'',
written in 51 B.C. Loeb Classical Library.
written in 51 B.C. Loeb Classical Library.
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'''CASSELS, W. R. (1826-1907)'''. *Supernatural Religion, etc. London,
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Cassels, W. R. (1826-1907)}}'''. *''Supernatural Religion'', etc. London,
1874. 2 vols,; Vol. III in 1877. Many editions.
1874. 2 vols,; Vol. III in 1877. Many editions.
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'''COBB, JOHN STORER'''. English barrister and Doctor of Laws; at one
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Cobb, John Storer}}'''. English barrister and Doctor of Laws; at one
time Editor of the New Era magazine, the organ of the Reformed
time Editor of the ''New Era'' magazine, the organ of the Reformed
Jews in New York. Was a leader in the Cremation Movement. He
Jews in New York. Was a leader in the Cremation Movement. He
assisted in the formation of The Theosophical Society, and was
assisted in the formation of The Theosophical Society, and was
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'''COLEMAN, CHARLES'''. *The Mythology of the Hindus, with Notices
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Coleman, Charles}}'''. *''The Mythology of the Hindus'', with Notices
of Various Tribes inhabiting the two Peninsulas of India and the
of Various Tribes inhabiting the two Peninsulas of India and the
neighboring Islands, etc. 3 pt. London, 1832, 4to.
neighboring Islands, etc. 3 pt. London, 1832, 4to.
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'''COLEMAN, WILLIAM EMMETTE'''. American author and lecturer, b. at
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Coleman, William Emmette}}'''. American author and lecturer, b. at
Shadwell, Va., June 19, 1843. As a boy of twelve, was assistant
Shadwell, Va., June 19, 1843. As a boy of twelve, was assistant
librarian in the Richmond Public Library, and at sixteen became
librarian in the Richmond Public Library, and at sixteen became
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Lectured widely on scientific subjects and was especially interested
Lectured widely on scientific subjects and was especially interested
in Oriental religions and languages, publishing a large number of
in Oriental religions and languages, publishing a large number of
papers. He also wrote two extended works: Darwinism and Spiritualism
papers. He also wrote two extended works: ''Darwinism and Spiritualism''
(1877), and Spiritualism-Cui Bono? (1878), in an attempt
(1877), and ''Spiritualism-Cui Bono?'' (1878), in an attempt
to place Spiritualism on a scientific basis. For some peculiar
to place Spiritualism on a scientific basis. For some peculiar
reason, Coleman opposed Theosophy and H. P. Blavatsky from
reason, Coleman opposed Theosophy and H. P. Blavatsky from
the very first, and published a number of articles trying to expose
the very first, and published a number of articles trying to expose
H.P.B. as a literary fraud. It appears that he was preparing a
H.P.B. as a literary fraud. It appears that he was preparing a
larger work for publication, Theosophy Unveiled, intended to be
larger work for publication, ''Theosophy Unveiled'', intended to be
a complete analysis of it as a mere humbug; but no such work
a complete analysis of it as a mere humbug; but no such work
has ever been published. While a few of Coleman's strictures have
has ever been published. While a few of Coleman's strictures have
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'''COOKE, JOSIAH PARSONS (1827-94)'''. *The New Chemistry, 1872; 2nd.
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Cooke, Josiah Parsons (1827-94)}}'''. *''The New Chemistry'', 1872; 2nd.
ed., London, 1874. See Vol. IX, p. 240, for biogr. sketch.
ed., London, 1874. See Vol. IX, p. 240, for biogr. sketch.
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'''CORSON, EUGENE ROLLIN (1855-?)'''. *Some Unpublished Letters of
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Corson, Eugene Rollin (1855-?)}}'''. *''Some Unpublished Letters of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky''. With an Introduction and Commentary. London: Rider & Co. [1929], 255 pp., facs. & ill.
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. With an Introduction and Commentary.
London: Rider & Co. [1929], 255 pp., facs. & ill.
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'''CORSON, HIRAM'''. American educator and author, b. in Philadelphia,
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Corson, Hiram}}'''. American educator and author, b. in Philadelphia,
Pa., Nov. 6, 1828; d. at Ithaca, N. Y., June 15, 1911. Received his
Pa., Nov. 6, 1828; d. at Ithaca, N. Y., June 15, 1911. Received his
earliest schooling in the home of his parents, Joseph Dickinson and
earliest schooling in the home of his parents, Joseph Dickinson and
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of the old, no one was ever more impatient of mere convention
of the old, no one was ever more impatient of mere convention
... No venerable imposture escaped his scorn; no seer-eyed heresy
... No venerable imposture escaped his scorn; no seer-eyed heresy
failed of his welcome.” (W. T. Hewett, Cornell University, A History,
failed of his welcome.” (W. T. Hewett, ''Cornell University, A History'',
1905, Vol. II, pp. 39-40.)
1905, Vol. II, pp. 39-40.)


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he dealt with most of the great phases of English letters. Among
he dealt with most of the great phases of English letters. Among
his works, the following should be mentioned as being, each one of
his works, the following should be mentioned as being, each one of
them, examples of deep learning and noble aim: Handbook of
them, examples of deep learning and noble aim: ''Handbook of Anglo-Saxon and Early English'' (1871); ''The University of the Future'' (1875); An Introduction to the Study of Robert Browning’s Poetry (1886); ''An Introduction to the Study of Shakespeare'' (1889); ''A Primer of English Verse'', etc. (1892); ''The Aims of Literary Study'' (1895).
Anglo-Saxon and Early English (1871); The University of the
Future (1875); An Introduction to the Study of Robert Browning’s
Poetry (1886); An Introduction to the Study of Shakespeare
(1889); A Primer of English Verse, etc. (1892); The Aims of
Literary Study (1895).


Prof. Corson did not limit his attention purely to letters; he
Prof. Corson did not limit his attention purely to letters; he
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later became convinced of that and his belief in Spiritualism
later became convinced of that and his belief in Spiritualism
became firmly established. He read Col. Olcott's articles in the
became firmly established. He read Col. Olcott's articles in the
New York Daily Graphic about the manifestations at the Eddys’
New York ''Daily Graphic'' about the manifestations at the Eddys’
homestead at Chittenden, Vt., and also H.P.B.'s articles attacking
homestead at Chittenden, Vt., and also H.P.B.'s articles attacking
Dr. Beard. He wrote to H.P.B. to learn the real facts and to
Dr. Beard. He wrote to H.P.B. to learn the real facts and to
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of his books are dated.
of his books are dated.


It is at Ithaca that H.P.B. started to write Isis Unveiled in
It is at Ithaca that H.P.B. started to write ''Isis Unveiled'' in
earnest, although the very beginning of it may have been already
earnest, although the very beginning of it may have been already
laid before she left New York. She wrote about twenty-five closely
laid before she left New York. She wrote about twenty-five closely
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this Movement or her explanations concerning the phenomena of the
this Movement or her explanations concerning the phenomena of the
seance-room; nor was he any better pleased with certain utterances of Col. Olcott in his lectures. Corson sided with the Spiritualists
seance-room; nor was he any better pleased with certain utterances of Col. Olcott in his lectures. Corson sided with the Spiritualists
and published in the Banner of Light of Boston, Mass., some
and published in the ''Banner of Light'' of Boston, Mass., some
accusations against H.P.B.’s good faith. According to his son, Prof.
accusations against H.P.B.’s good faith. According to his son, Prof.
Corson “was quite too hasty in his revulsion of feeling; he later
Corson “was quite too hasty in his revulsion of feeling; he later
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Prof. Corson's Spiritualistic views have been expressed by him
Prof. Corson's Spiritualistic views have been expressed by him
in a book entitled Spirit Messages which was published posthumously
in a book entitled ''Spirit Messages'' which was published posthumously
in 1911.
in 1911.


Sources: H. Corson, Corson Family (1906); N.Y. Times, June
Sources: H. Corson, ''Corson Family'' (1906); ''N.Y. Times'', June 16, 17, 1911; Murray E. Poole, ''A Story Historical of Cornell University'', etc. (1916); W. T. Hewett, ''Cornell University'', etc. (1905); Eugene Rollin Corson, ''Some Unpublished Letters of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky''. lntrod. and Commentary (1929).
16, 17, 1911; Murray E. Poole, A Story Historical of Cornell
University, etc. (1916); W. T. Hewett, Cornell University, etc.
(1905); Eugene Rollin Corson, Some Unpublished Letters of Helena
Petrovna Blavatsky. lntrod. and Commentary (1929).
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'''COX, EDWARD WILLIAM'''. English Serjeant-at-Law, b. at Taunton, 1809;
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Cox, Edward William}}'''. English Serjeant-at-Law, b. at Taunton, 1809;
d. November 24, 1879. Eldest son of Wm. Charles Cox, manufacturer
d. November 24, 1879. Eldest son of Wm. Charles Cox, manufacturer
at Mill Hill, Middlesex, and Harriet, daughter of William
at Mill Hill, Middlesex, and Harriet, daughter of William
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1857-68, and recorder of Portsmouth from the latter date to his
1857-68, and recorder of Portsmouth from the latter date to his
death; chairman of the second court of Middlesex sessions, from
death; chairman of the second court of Middlesex sessions, from
1870 to the end of his life. Established the Law Times, April 8,
1870 to the end of his life. Established the ''Law Times'', April 8,
1843, to which he thereafter devoted the greater part of his time.
1843, to which he thereafter devoted the greater part of his time.
Became proprietor of The Queen, a Lady’s Newspaper, started in
Became proprietor of ''The Queen, a Lady’s Newspaper'', started in
1861, and later established a journal known as Exchange and Mart.
1861, and later established a journal known as ''Exchange and Mart''.
Issued several other papers, and was the author of a large number {{Page aside|454}}of legal works, the most important of which, The Law and Practice
Issued several other papers, and was the author of a large number {{Page aside|454}}of legal works, the most important of which, ''The Law and Practice of Joint-Stock Companies'', ran to six editions.
of Joint-Stock Companies, ran to six editions.


Cox married first, in 1836, Sophia, daughter of William Harris,
Cox married first, in 1836, Sophia, daughter of William Harris,
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Research. When Cox died, his Society was dissolved, Dec. 31,
Research. When Cox died, his Society was dissolved, Dec. 31,
1879. Members of this body of “rationalists” ascribed the phenomena
1879. Members of this body of “rationalists” ascribed the phenomena
of the seance-room to unconscious action of the normal faculties
of the ''seance''-room to unconscious action of the normal faculties
of the medium, not to the work of the spirits of the dead. Cox,
of the medium, not to the work of the spirits of the dead. Cox,
well known as a leading English investigator of these phenomena
well known as a leading English investigator of these phenomena
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In the interest of his Society, Cox published several treatises of
In the interest of his Society, Cox published several treatises of
originality and vigor, such as: What Am I? (1874). - The
originality and vigor, such as: ''What Am I?'' (1874). - ''The Mechanism of Man'' (1876).-''Spiritualism Scientifically Examined''; etc., a booklet issued in 1872.
Mechanism of Man (1876).-Spiritualism Scientifically Examined;
etc., a booklet issued in 1872.


Together with A. R. Wallace, Chas. Bradlaugh, Dr. James Edmunds,
Together with A. R. Wallace, Chas. Bradlaugh, Dr. James Edmunds,
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the prime agents in the phenomena.
the prime agents in the phenomena.


(Sources: Times, Nov. 26, 1879, p. 8; Law Times, Nov. 29,
(Sources: ''Times'', Nov. 26, 1879, p. 8; ''Law Times'', Nov. 29,
1879, pp. 73, 88; Illustrated London News, March 5, 1859, p. 221;
1879, pp. 73, 88; ''Illustrated London News'', March 5, 1859, p. 221;
and Dec. 6, 1879, pp. 529, 530 (with portrait); S. C. Hall’s
and Dec. 6, 1879, pp. 529, 530 (with portrait); S. C. Hall’s
Retrospect of a Long Life, 1883, II, 121-26; Hatton’s journalistic
''Retrospect of a Long Life'', 1883, II, 121-26; Hatton’s ''journalistic London'', 1882, pp. 208-11; ''Proceedings'', Psychological Society,
London, 1882, pp. 208-11; Proceedings, Psychological Society,
1875-79.)
1875-79.)
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'''DARWIN, CHARLES ROBERT (1809-82)'''. *On the Origin of Species by
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Darwin, Charles Robert (1809-82)}}'''. *''On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races {{Page aside|455}}in the Struggle for Life''. Published on November 24, 1859, the entire edition of 1250 copies being exhausted on the day of issue.
Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races {{Page aside|455}}in the Struggle for Life. Published on November 24, 1859, the
entire edition of 1250 copies being exhausted on the day of issue.
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'''DAVIS, ANDREW JACKSON'''. American Spiritualist and Seer, b. in
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Davis, Andrew Jackson}}'''. American Spiritualist and Seer, b. in
Blooming Grove, Orange Co., N. Y., August 11, 1826; d. Jan. 13,
Blooming Grove, Orange Co., N. Y., August 11, 1826; d. Jan. 13,
1910. He was the son of Samuel Davis, a stern, poverty stricken
1910. He was the son of Samuel Davis, a stern, poverty stricken
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Nov. 28, 1845, to Jan. 25, 1847, Davis delivered while in a state
Nov. 28, 1845, to Jan. 25, 1847, Davis delivered while in a state
of trance one hundred and fifty-seven lectures, which were carefully
of trance one hundred and fifty-seven lectures, which were carefully
taken down verbatim and, after a minimum of editing, were
taken down ''verbatim'' and, after a minimum of editing, were
published in the Summer of 1847 in the shape of a large octavo
published in the Summer of 1847 in the shape of a large octavo
volume of nearly eight hundred closely printed pages, under
volume of nearly eight hundred closely printed pages, under
the title of Principles of Nature, Her Divine Revelations, and A
the title of ''Principles of Nature, Her Divine Revelations, and A
Voice to Mankind.
Voice to Mankind''.


Among those who frequently attended the circle while this work
Among those who frequently attended the circle while this work
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“Matter and Power were existing as a Whole, inseparable.
“Matter and Power were existing as a Whole, inseparable.
The Matter contained the substance to produce all suns, all worlds,
The ''Matter'' contained the substance to produce all suns, all worlds,
and systems of worlds, throughout the immensity of Space. It
and systems of worlds, throughout the immensity of Space. It
contained the qualities to produce all things that are existing
contained the qualities to produce all things that are existing
upon each of those worlds. The Power contained Wisdom and
upon each of those worlds. The ''Power'' contained Wisdom and
Goodness, Justice, Mercy, and Truth. It contained the original and
Goodness, Justice, Mercy, and Truth. It contained the original and
essential Principle that is displayed throughout immensity of
essential Principle that is displayed throughout immensity of
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From these opening sentences Davis traces the evolution of the
From these opening sentences Davis traces the evolution of the
Universe, which he terms Univercoelum, by a gradual process of
Universe, which he terms ''Univercoelum'', by a gradual process of
differentation into vast systems of suns, moving in concentric circles
differentation into vast systems of suns, moving in concentric circles
of inconceivable magnitude round the Great Eternal Centre. Later
of inconceivable magnitude round the Great Eternal Centre. Later
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eventually over some twenty-six works in all and became
eventually over some twenty-six works in all and became
known as the “Hannonial Philosophy.” Among these should be
known as the “Hannonial Philosophy.” Among these should be
mentioned: The Great Harmonia, 1850-52; The Philosophy of
mentioned: ''The Great Harmonia'', 1850-52; ''The Philosophy of Spiritual Intercourse'', 1856; ''The Penetralia'', 1856. In some of these
Spiritual Intercourse, 1856; The Penetralia, 1856. In some of these
and other works, Davis displayed a remarkable prophetic power.
and other works, Davis displayed a remarkable prophetic power.
He correctly described the automobile, the typewriter and flying
He correctly described the automobile, the typewriter and flying
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code. He preached social reconstruction and spiritual regeneration.
code. He preached social reconstruction and spiritual regeneration.
The main source of information concerning his views and the story
The main source of information concerning his views and the story
of his early life is his own Autobiography, The Magic Staff; published
of his early life is his own Autobiography, ''The Magic Staff''; published
as early as 1857, this gives only a picture of his early years.
as early as 1857, this gives only a picture of his early years.


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vastly different from anything that has ever come through ordinary
vastly different from anything that has ever come through ordinary
mediums; nor did he have any of the common Spiritualistic beliefs
mediums; nor did he have any of the common Spiritualistic beliefs
in regard to manifestations and the appearances in seance-rooms.
in regard to manifestations and the appearances in ''seance''-rooms.
His writings deserve a close study, especially by those who are
His writings deserve a close study, especially by those who are
interested in the earliest attempts on the part of the Teachers to
interested in the earliest attempts on the part of the Teachers to
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the true nature of the Universe and Man. It may be stated, without
the true nature of the Universe and Man. It may be stated, without
fear of contradiction, that Davis’ writings contain scattered ideas
fear of contradiction, that Davis’ writings contain scattered ideas
and conceptions reminiscent of The Secret Doctrine, especially with
and conceptions reminiscent of ''The Secret Doctrine'', especially with
regard to the origin and evolution of worlds. Even the language
regard to the origin and evolution of worlds. Even the language
of some of the passages is akin to later installments of the Esoteric
of some of the passages is akin to later installments of the Esoteric
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'''DEUTSCH, IMMANUEL OSCAR MENAHEM'''. German Orientalist, b. of
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Deutsch, Immanuel Oscar Menahem}}'''. German Orientalist, b. of
Jewish extraction at Neisse, Oct. 28, 1829; d. at Alexandria, May
Jewish extraction at Neisse, Oct. 28, 1829; d. at Alexandria, May
12, 1873. Studied at the Univ. of Berlin and became a Hebrew and
12, 1873. Studied at the Univ. of Berlin and became a Hebrew and
classical scholar. Appointed, 1855, assistant in the British Museum
classical scholar. Appointed, 1855, assistant in the British Museum
Library. He worked intensely on the Talmud and contributed more
Library. He worked intensely on the ''Talmud'' and contributed more
than 190 papers to Chambers’ Encyclopaedia. He is the author of
than 190 papers to ''Chambers’ Encyclopaedia''. He is the author of
a famous article on the Talmud in the Quarterly Review for October,
a famous article on the ''Talmud'' in the ''Quarterly Review'' for October,
1867, which was translated into many European languages.
1867, which was translated into many European languages.
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'''DICKENS, CHARLES JOHN HUFFAM (1812-1870)'''. *little Dorrit, 1857.-*Edwin Drood, 1870.
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Dickens, Charles John Huffam (1812-1870)}}'''. *''little Dorrit'', 1857.-*''Edwin Drood'', 1870.
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'''DOUBLEDAY, ABNER'''. American military man, b. at Ballston Spa, N.Y.,
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Doubleday, Abner}}'''. American military man, b. at Ballston Spa, N.Y.,
June 26, 1819; d. at Mendham, N. J., Jan. 26, 1893. Son of Ulysses
June 26, 1819; d. at Mendham, N. J., Jan. 26, 1893. Son of Ulysses
Freeman and Hester Doubleday, his father being representative in
Freeman and Hester Doubleday, his father being representative in
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Apart from his military career, he was an able engineer, and in
Apart from his military career, he was an able engineer, and in
1870 obtained a charter in San Francisco for the first cable railway
1870 obtained a charter in San Francisco for the first cable railway
ever built. He published Reminiscenses of Forts Sumter and {{Page aside|461}}Moultrie in 1860-61 (1876), Chancellorsville and Gettysburg (1882),
ever built. He published ''Reminiscenses of Forts Sumter and {{Page aside|461}}Moultrie in 1860-61'' (1876), ''Chancellorsville and Gettysburg'' (1882),
a pamphlet with maps, Gettysburg Made Plain, and articles in
a pamphlet with maps, ''Gettysburg Made Plain'', and articles in
periodicals on army matters, water supply for cities and other
periodicals on army matters, water supply for cities and other
topics. He was married in Washington, D.C., January, 1853, to
topics. He was married in Washington, D.C., January, 1853, to
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joined its ranks, attended its meetings and became a staunch friend
joined its ranks, attended its meetings and became a staunch friend
of the Founders. After the departure of the latter for India, Double·
of the Founders. After the departure of the latter for India, Double·
day was made the President pro tem in U.S.A., with W. Q. Judge
day was made the President ''pro tem'' in U.S.A., with W. Q. Judge
as Secretary. A gift from him of over seventy books to the Aryan
as Secretary. A gift from him of over seventy books to the Aryan
Branch of the T.S. in New York became the nucleus for a later
Branch of the T.S. in New York became the nucleus for a later
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It has been stated that Doubleday translated into English Eliphas
It has been stated that Doubleday translated into English Eliphas
Levi’s Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie and his Fables et Symboles; it is not known what became of these translations. Another
Levi’s ''Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie'' and his ''Fables et Symboles''; it is not known what became of these translations. Another
unfinished and most likely lost work of his was a complete Index
unfinished and most likely lost work of his was a complete Index
and Digest of the early issues of The Theosophist. It is a great pity
and Digest of the early issues of ''The Theosophist''. It is a great pity
that this labor has not been preserved as it should have been for
that this labor has not been preserved as it should have been for
the benefit of later students. On April 17, 1880, Doubleday was
the benefit of later students. On April 17, 1880, Doubleday was
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'''DUPOTET DE SENNEVOY, BARON JULES (1796-1881)'''. See for biographical sketch Vol. VII, p. 368.
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Dupotet de Sennevoy, Baron Jules (1796-1881)}}'''. See for biographical sketch Vol. VII, p. 368.
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'''EDDY BROTHERS'''. Horatio and William Eddy were primitive folk farming a small holding at the hamlet of Chittenden, near Rutland,
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Eddy Brothers}}'''. Horatio and William Eddy were primitive folk farming a small holding at the hamlet of Chittenden, near Rutland,
Vermont. An observer described them as “sensitive, distant and
Vermont. An observer described them as “sensitive, distant and
curt with strangers, looking more like hard-working rough farmers
curt with strangers, looking more like hard-working rough farmers
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The best account of the mediumship of the Eddy Brothers is the
The best account of the mediumship of the Eddy Brothers is the
one by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. The Daily Graphic of New York
one by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. The ''Daily Graphic'' of New York
sent him to Chittenden to report his findings for that paper; this
sent him to Chittenden to report his findings for that paper; this
was in October, 1874. The result of his ten-week's stay in Vermont
was in October, 1874. The result of his ten-week's stay in Vermont
was a series of fifteen remarkable articles which appeared in October
was a series of fifteen remarkable articles which appeared in October
and November, 1874, in the New York Daily Graphic. It is on
and November, 1874, in the New York ''Daily Graphic''. It is on
the basis of these articles that Col. Olcott prepared his work entitled
the basis of these articles that Col. Olcott prepared his work entitled
People from the Other World which was published, profusely
''People from the Other World'' which was published, profusely
illustrated by Alfred Kappes and T. W. Williams, by the
illustrated by Alfred Kappes and T. W. Williams, by the
American Publishing Company, Hartford, Conn., in 1875.
American Publishing Company, Hartford, Conn., in 1875.
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range of physical mediumship; however, it was William Eddy’s
range of physical mediumship; however, it was William Eddy’s
mediumship which took the form of materializations, while Horatio
mediumship which took the form of materializations, while Horatio
gave seances of quite a different character. Some visitors, among
gave ''seances'' of quite a different character. Some visitors, among
them a Dr. Beard of New York, tried to show up the alleged “tricks”
them a Dr. Beard of New York, tried to show up the alleged “tricks”
of the Eddy Brothers, but to no avail; they were genuine mediums
of the Eddy Brothers, but to no avail; they were genuine mediums
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'''ELEAZAR I (Lazar, Eleazar ben Shammua’)'''. See for biogr. sketch Vol. VI, p. 433.
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Eleazar I}} (Lazar, Eleazar ben Shammua’)'''. See for biogr. sketch Vol. VI, p. 433.
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'''ELPHINSTONE, MOUNTSTUART'''. Scottish statesman and historian, b. in
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Elphinstone, Mountstuart}}'''. Scottish statesman and historian, b. in
1779; d. Nov. 20, 1859. Having received an appointment in the civil
1779; d. Nov. 20, 1859. Having received an appointment in the civil
service of the East India Company, he reached Calcutta in 1796.
service of the East India Company, he reached Calcutta in 1796.
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Bombay, where he remained until 1827, his principal achievement
Bombay, where he remained until 1827, his principal achievement
being the compilation of the “Elphinstone Code.” He may be regarded
being the compilation of the “Elphinstone Code.” He may be regarded
as the founder of the system of State education in India. {{Page aside|463}}He returned to England in 1829. Chief works: *An Account of the
as the founder of the system of State education in India. {{Page aside|463}}He returned to England in 1829. Chief works: *''An Account of the Kingdom of Caubul, and its dependencies in Persia, Tartary, and India'', etc., London, 1815.-*''The History of India'', London, 1841, embracing the Hindu and Mohammedan periods.-''The Rise of British Power in the East'', London, 1858.
Kingdom of Caubul, and its dependencies in Persia, Tartary, and
India, etc., London, 1815.-*The History of India, London, 1841,
embracing the Hindu and Mohammedan periods.-The Rise of
British Power in the East, London, 1858.
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'''ENNEMOSER, JOSEPH'''. Austrian medico-philosophic writer, b. Nov. 15,
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Ennemoser, Joseph}}'''. Austrian medico-philosophic writer, b. Nov. 15,
1787, at Hintersee, Tirol; d. at Egern, Sept. 19, 1854. After fighting
1787, at Hintersee, Tirol; d. at Egern, Sept. 19, 1854. After fighting
against the French in 1809 and again in 1813-14, he took his M.D.
against the French in 1809 and again in 1813-14, he took his M.D.
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Univ. of Bonn, 1819. Practiced at Insbruck, 1837-41; moved to
Univ. of Bonn, 1819. Practiced at Insbruck, 1837-41; moved to
Munich where he became widely known by his use of hypnotism.
Munich where he became widely known by his use of hypnotism.
His chief work is: Der Magnetismus in seiner geschichtlichen Entwickelung,
His chief work is: ''Der Magnetismus in seiner geschichtlichen Entwickelung'',
1819; 2nd ed., 1844; partial Engl. trans. 1854.-He also
1819; 2nd ed., 1844; partial Engl. trans. 1854.-He also
wrote: *The History of Magic, transl. from the German by Wm.
wrote: *''The History of Magic'', transl. from the German by Wm.
Howitt (1792-1879), London, 1854, 2 vols.
Howitt (1792-1879), London, 1854, 2 vols.
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'''FELT, GEORGE H'''. A New York engineer and architect, brilliant and
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Felt, George H.}}''' A New York engineer and architect, brilliant and
possessing genius, regarding whose life and career almost nothing
possessing genius, regarding whose life and career almost nothing
seems to be known. He lectured on “The Lost Canon of Proportion
seems to be known. He lectured on “The Lost Canon of Proportion
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Felt’s discoveries, but this venture apparently did not eventuate,
Felt’s discoveries, but this venture apparently did not eventuate,
and only a most elaborate prospectus of this forthcoming work
and only a most elaborate prospectus of this forthcoming work
survives. Consult Col. Olcott’s Old Diary Leaves, Vol. I, for details
survives. Consult Col. Olcott’s ''Old Diary Leaves'', Vol. I, for details
about Felt’s ideas and claims.
about Felt’s ideas and claims.
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'''FLINT, CHARLES RANLETT (1850-1934)'''. *Memories of an Active Life.
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Flint, Charles Ranlett (1850-1934)}}'''. *''Memories of an Active Life''.
New York and London: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1923. xviii, 349 pp.
New York and London: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1923. xviii, 349 pp.
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'''FOLGER, ROBERT B'''. *The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, in
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Folger, Robert B.,}}''' *''The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, in Thirty-three Degrees'', etc. A full and complete history with an appendix... New York, 1862; 2nd ed., N.Y., 1881.
Thirty-three Degrees, etc. A full and complete history with an
appendix... New York, 1862; 2nd ed., N.Y., 1881.
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'''FRIEDENTHAL, KARL RUDOLF'''. Prussian statesman, b. at Breslau, Sept.
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Friedenthal, Karl Rudolf}}'''. Prussian statesman, b. at Breslau, Sept.
15, 1827; d. March 6, 1890. Industrialist. In German Reichstag,
15, 1827; d. March 6, 1890. Industrialist. In German Reichstag,
1867-81; in 1870 also in Prussian House of Representatives; Minister
1867-81; in 1870 also in Prussian House of Representatives; Minister
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'''GALATINUS (PIERRE GALATIN or GALATINO)'''. French theologian and
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Galatinus (Pierre Galatin}} or {{Style S-Small capitals|Galatino)}}'''. French theologian and
scholar of the late 15th and early 16th century, b. in small town
scholar of the late 15th and early 16th century, b. in small town
of Pouille (whence his name) of poor and obscure parents. Joined
of Pouille (whence his name) of poor and obscure parents. Joined
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“definiteur” of the Province of Bari. Called to Rome by Leon X,
“definiteur” of the Province of Bari. Called to Rome by Leon X,
and appointed his “penitencier.” Was still at Rome as late as 1539.
and appointed his “penitencier.” Was still at Rome as late as 1539.
His only work is: Opus de arcanis catholicae veritatis, etc., Ortona,
His only work is: ''Opus de arcanis catholicae veritatis'', etc., Ortona,
1518, fol., the 1st ed. of which is very scarce; left at Rome some
1518, fol., the 1st ed. of which is very scarce; left at Rome some
15 volumes of MSS, which are in the Vatican Library.
15 volumes of MSS, which are in the Vatican Library.
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'''GORCHAKOV, PRINCE ALEXANDER MIHAYLOVICH'''. Russian statesman, b.
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Gorchakov, Prince Alexander Mihaylovich}}'''. Russian statesman, b.
July 16, 1798; d. at Baden-Baden, March 11, 1883. Educated at
July 16, 1798; d. at Baden-Baden, March 11, 1883. Educated at
the lyceum of Tsarskoye Selo. Entered foreign office under Count
the lyceum of Tsarskoye Selo. Entered foreign office under Count
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'''GOUGENOT DES MOUSSEAUX, Le Chevalier HENRY-ROGER'''. French
'''{{Style S-Small capitals|Gougenot des Mousseaux}}, Le Chevalier {{Style S-Small capitals|Henry-Roger}}'''. French
writer, b. at Coulomniers (Seine-et-Marnes), April 22, 1805; d.
writer, b. at Coulomniers (Seine-et-Marnes), April 22, 1805; d.
Oct. 5, 1878. Trained in diplomacy. Served at the Court of King
Oct. 5, 1878. Trained in diplomacy. Served at the Court of King
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accumulating factual data from the civilizations of the past was used
accumulating factual data from the civilizations of the past was used
to great advantage by H.P.B. in her discussions of magic. Works:
to great advantage by H.P.B. in her discussions of magic. Works:
Dieu et les Dieux, Paris: Laguy freres, 1854. 8vo. Often considered
''Dieu et les Dieux'', Paris: Laguy freres, 1854. 8vo. Often considered
as his chief work.-Moeurs et pratiques des demons. Paris, 1854;
as his chief work.-Moeurs et pratiques des demons. Paris, 1854;
2nd rev. ed., Paris, 1865.-*la Magie au xixme siecle, ses agents,
2nd rev. ed., Paris, 1865.-*''la Magie au xixme siecle, ses agents, ses verites, ses mensonges''. Paris: H. Pion, E. Dentu, 1860. 8vo; augm. ed., Paris, 1864.-''Les hauls phenomenes de la magie, precedes du spiritisme antique''. Paris: H. Pion, 1864. 8vo.-''Le juil, lejudaisme et la judaisation des peuples chretiens''. Paris: H. Pion, 1869. 8vo.; 2nd ed., Paris, 1886. Very scarce. This work produced a veritable sensation abroad and was translated into various languages.
ses verites, ses mensonges. Paris: H. Pion, E. Dentu, 1860. 8vo;
augm. ed., Paris, 1864.-Les hauls phenomenes de la magie,
precedes du spiritisme antique. Paris: H. Pion, 1864. 8vo.-Le
juil, lejudaisme et la judaisation des peuples chretiens. Paris: H.
Pion, 1869. 8vo.; 2nd ed., Paris, 1886. Very scarce. This work produced a veritable sensation abroad and was translated into various languages.
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This drawing was made by Mr. Knapp of Cincinnati, Ohio, and was
This drawing was made by Mr. Knapp of Cincinnati, Ohio, and was
published in The Pa.th, Vol. VIII, November, 1893, with this description:
published in ''The Path'', Vol. VIII, November, 1893, with this description:
“The illustration shows the narrow front porch of the house
“The illustration shows the narrow front porch of the house
facing Eighth avenue… The entrance to the apartments is down
facing Eighth avenue… The entrance to the apartments is down
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This flat became known as the “Lamasery”; it is here that much
This flat became known as the “Lamasery”; it is here that much
of I sis Unveiled was written, and where it was finished.
of ''Isis Unveiled'' was written, and where it was finished.


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<center>'''WILLIAM QUAN JUDGE'''</center>
<center>'''WILLIAM QUAN JUDGE'''</center>
<center>'''1851-1896'''</center>
<center>'''1851-1896'''</center>
<center>(Consult the Bio-Bibliographical Index for a comprehensive biographical outline.)</center>
<center>(Consult the ''Bio-Bibliographical Index'' for a comprehensive biographical outline.)</center>
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