Occult America: White House Seances, Ouija Circles, Masons, and the Secret Mystic History of Our Nation
Sep 2009 · Bantam
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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.
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Rich Allen
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February 2, 2015
I had experienced first hand many of the paths discussed in this book through my mother who was and still is truth seeker. Two-thirds of thebook is in depth and objective but i felt rushed through last few chapters as though the author wanted to finish quikly. I was hoping to see abi where thealternative spirituality in America is heades. This book is a substantial work on the roots of what we ade currently experiencing spiritually.
Sarah Awan Johnson
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February 28, 2020
A lively history about how the legacy of popular 'occult' philosophies, beliefs and practices created the New Age.
Lolita Dreams / Alice's Ascension
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July 21, 2017
This is an excellent overview and i hoghly recommend it
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About the author
Mitch Horowitz is the editor in chief of Tarcher/Penguin. He has written for Esopus, Parabola, Fortean Times, and Science of Mind. A well-known voice for occult and esoteric ideas, Horowitz lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
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