Denton, William

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William Denton

1823-1883

William Denton

(English: William Denton)

(8 January 1823 − 26 August 1883)

A geologist and lecturer who wrote on psychometry. His publications include The Soul of Things. The Theosophist reproduced his verse “The Devil is Dead” in January 1880, identifying him as Professor Denton.

The bibliography jointly credits William Denton and Elizabeth M. Foote Denton with The Soul of Things, or, Psychometric Researches and Discoveries, third revised edition (Boston: Walker, Wise & Co., 1866, viii + 370 pages). (BCW 2:526).

William and Elizabeth M. Foote Denton are jointly listed for The Soul of Things, or, Psychometric Researches and Discoveries; its third revised edition was published in Boston by Walker, Wise & Co. in 1866. (BCW 3:502).

Some links:

• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Дентон, Уильям

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Lifetime: 1823-1883
Shortly: A geologist and lecturer who wrote on psychometry. His publications include The Soul of Things. ...