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• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands Index

  | The Island of the Dead, by Arnold Bocklin [1880] (Public Domain Image) | A Wanderer in the Spirit Lands by Franchezzo (A. Farnese) [1896]…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Dedication by Author.

  To those who toil still in the mists and darkness of uncertainty which veil the future of their earthly lives, I dedicate this record of…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: ...

  When they had gone I turned to my companion who sat huddled in a heap, and almost stunned, in one corner of the hut, and, helping him to…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: ...

  He was a tall, majestic-looking man with long flowing white garments bordered with yellow, and a yellow girdle around his waist. His…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: ...

  For the first time since I had died I saw her with a faint smile upon her lips and a look of hope and expectation in those dear eyes that…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: ...

  The time came at last for me to leave the House of Hope and go forth, strong in the lessons I had learned there, to work out my atonement…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: ...

  I was again called upon to go to earth upon a mission of help, and to leave for a time my wanderings in the spirit spheres; and now it was…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: ...

  Great statesmen were amongst those whom I saw dwelling in this land, but they were those who had not loved their country nor sought its…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: ...

  I have been a Wanderer through a far country, in those lands that have no name--no place--for you of earth, and I would set down as briefly…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: ...

  "Dead! Dead!" I wildly cried. "Oh, no, surely no!

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: Chapter IV.--The Brotherhood of Hope

  In the spirit world there are many strange places, many wondrous sights, and many organizations for helping repentant souls, but I have…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: Chapter VI.--Twilight Lands--Love's Gifts--The Valley of Selfishness--The Country of Unrest--The Miser's Land--The Gambler's Land

  I had so longed for a flower. I had so loved flowers on earth and I had seen none since I saw those my darling put upon my grave. In this…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: Chapter X.--My House in the Twilight Lands--Communion Between the Living and the Dead

  There was likewise another teacher or guide whom I sometimes saw, whose influence over me was even greater, and from whom I learned many…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part I. Days of Darkness: Chapter XII.--My Second Death

  I was now told that I had so far freed myself from the earth's attractions and overcome my desires for earthly things, that I was able to…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part II. The Dawn of Light...

  On my awakening for the second time from a sleep of death to consciousness in the spirit world, I found that I was in much pleasanter…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part II. The Dawn of Light: Chapter XIV.--A Father's Love

  After this there came for me a time of happiness, a season of rest and refreshment upon which I shall not dwell; its memories are all too…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part II. The Dawn of Light: Chapter XV.--A New Expedition Proposed

  When I returned to the spirit land, my father went with me and we spent a long time together. In the course of our conversation he told me…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part II. The Dawn of Light: Chapter XVI.--Clairvoyance--The Journey Begun

  The friend whom Ahrinziman sent to accompany and instruct me, appeared to my eyes as a youth of about five-and-twenty to thirty years of…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part II. The Dawn of Light: Chapter XVII.--The Astral Plane and Its Inhabitants--Spooks, Elves, Vampires, etc.

  I can hardly give you a better idea of the course of our journey than by asking you to imagine a vast spiral or corkscrew winding upwards…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part II. The Dawn of Light: Chapter XVIII.--The Approach to Hell

  I would have liked to ask Hassein a great many more questions about the astral plane and its many curious forms of life, but we were now…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part III. The Kingdom of H...

  I had proceeded but a short distance when I saw Faithful Friend sitting by the wayside, evidently waiting for me. I was truly glad to see…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part III. The Kingdom of H...

  Before we again passed through the fiery ring that encompassed this region, the leader of our band conducted us to the top of a high…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part III. The Kingdom of H...

  Faithful Friend now proposed to me that we should visit one more city in this strange land, in order that I might see the man whose fate…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part III. The Kingdom of H...

  We were now traversing a wide causeway of black marble, on either side of which were deep, dark chasms of which it was impossible to see…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part III. The Kingdom of H...

  The companion who was assigned to me in this expedition was a spirit who had been in this sphere before, and who was, therefore, well…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part III. The Kingdom of Hell: Chapter XXI.--The Fires of Hell--A Vengeful Spirit--Pirates--The Sea of Foul Mud--The Mountains of Selfish Oppression--The Forest of Desolation--Messages of Love

  I soon perceived that I was invisible to these beings, so taking courage from that fact, I drew nearer. To my horror I discovered that the…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part III. The Kingdom of Hell: Chapter XXIII.--The Palace of My Ancestors--False Brothers Baffled

  Up its great broad stairways we passed, and through the handsome doors which opened of themselves to admit us. Around us were many dark…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part III. The Kingdom of Hell: Chapter XXV.--A Pitched Battle in Hell

  "We are now," said Faithful Friend, "about to witness one of the great battles that take place here between the opposing forces of dark…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part IV. Through the Gates of Gold: Chapter XXIX.--The Formation of Planets

  On one occasion when we were seated in my little home enjoying one of our many conversations, I asked him to tell me more of the spheres…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part IV. Through the Gates of Gold: Chapter XXVIII--My Home and Work in the Morning Land

  It lay beyond the peaceful lake and those hills behind which I used to watch the light of that dawning day which never seemed to grow…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part IV. Through the Gates of Gold: Chapter XXX.--Materialization of Spirits

  Another time when we were conversing I asked Hassein for his explanation of the phenomena of the spiritualistic movement which has recently…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part IV. Through the Gates of Gold: Chapter XXXIV.--Conclusion

  My task is done, my story told, and it but remains for me to say to all who read it, that I trust they will believe it is as it professes…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part IV. Through the Gates...

  Now, some time after I obtained my little home in the Morning Land I began to see between myself and my cloud-pictures a vision which, like…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part IV. Through the Gates...

  Hassein laughed. "I could give a dozen elaborate explanations, but neither you nor these mortals who are unable to see the spirits would be…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part IV. Through the Gates...

  How can I tell of the many friends who came to visit me in this bright home, of the cities I saw in that fair land, the lovely scenes I…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Part IV. Through the Gates...

  On our return to the Land of Dawn, we met with a right royal welcome from our Brotherhood, and a festival was given in our honor. On…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Preface by Transcriber.

  The following narrative was written more than a year ago, and in giving it to the public I do not claim to be its author, since I have only…

• A Wanderer in the Sprit Lands: Title Page
• Comte de Gabalis Index

  The core of this book is an anonymous English translation of a French 'novel of ideas' originally published in 1670. The Abbé de Villars…

• Comte de Gabalis: Abbé N. De Montfaucon de Villars

  Comte de Gabalis [1913] Before the Abbé de Villars met the Comte, he had been prepared for a work which has insured him the gratitude and…

• Comte de Gabalis: Ancient Persian Monument

  Comte de Gabalis [1913] Click to enlarge Ancient Persian Monument By permission of the Directorate, R. R. Gallerie Di Firenze.

• Comte de Gabalis: Commentary Concluded: Fifth Prophecy. Elder Edda. Prophecy of World Peace and Return of the Ancient Wisdom

  Comte de Gabalis [1913] "The bond shall be broken, the Wolf 1 run free; hidden things I know; still onward I see the great Doom of the…

• Comte de Gabalis: Commentary Concluded: First Prophecy. T...

  Comte de Gabalis [1913] It is the opinion and belief of the majority of the most ancient sages . . .

• Comte de Gabalis: Commentary Concluded: Fourth Prophecy. ...

  Comte de Gabalis [1913] But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the…

• Comte de Gabalis: Commentary Concluded: Israels' Prophecy...

  Comte de Gabalis [1913] Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall…

• Comte de Gabalis: Commentary Concluded: Muhammed's Prophe...

  Comte de Gabalis [1913] 1. "Men have rent their great concern, one among another, into seéts; every party rejoicing in that which is their…

• Comte de Gabalis: Commentary Concluded: Prophecy of the Messenger and the Stone set up in Egypt

  Comte de Gabalis [1913] In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt speak the language of Canaan, and swear to the Lord of Hosts…

• Comte de Gabalis: Commentary Concluded: Second Prophecy. The Sibylline Prophecy of World Peace and the Reign of Justice

  Comte de Gabalis [1913] The Kingdom of God shall come upon good Men; for the Earth, which is the producer of all things, shall yield to Men…

• Comte de Gabalis: Commentary Concluded: Seven Ancient Pro...

  Comte de Gabalis [1913] "The paternal self-begotten intellect disseminated in all things the bond of love, heavy with fire, that all things…

• Comte de Gabalis: Commentary Concluded: Seventh Prophecy....

  MERLIN'S PROPHECY OF WORLD PEACE AND ENLIGHTENMENT. A man shall grasp the lion within the earth, and the brightness of gold shall blind the…

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