Description
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.
Author: Mitch Horowitz
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 10/05/2010
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780553385151
ISBN10: 0553385151
BISAC Categories:
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Mysticism
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Occultism
- History | United States | General
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.