Description:This is a great book to introduce you to the world of Theosophy. Usually, these books tend to be quite overwhelming, but Some Glimpses Of Occultism, Ancient And Modern, is written in a clear concise manner. The chapters in this book were originally lectures given in around 1903 in Chicago. Subjects include; The Ancient Mysteries; Theosophy And Christianity; Buddhism; The Rationale Of Mesmerism; Vegetarianism And Occultism; Theosophy In Every-Day Life; The Use And Abuse Of Psychic Powers; and Magic: White And Black.