CRYSTAL-GAZING AND SPIRITUAL CLAIRVOYANCE: BEHIND THE VEIL - THE TRANCE SLEEP EMBRACING THE BERYL-CRYSTAL. ANCIENT METHODS. CLEAR SIGHT OR THE MAGNETIC SLEEP. SPIRITUAL CLAIRVOYANCE. ASTRAL APPEARANCES IN THE CRYSTAL. CLAIRVOYANCE OR GENERAL VISION. HYGIENIC CLAIRVOYANCE. EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED.
Book Details + Condition: De Laurence, Scott & Co (Chicago). First Edition thus, 1913. Hardcover. 95 pages. Illustrated. De Laurence explores the true and ancient methods of Scrying, through the use of a crystal or clear gemstone. It details importance of color, cut, and size in relation to the zodiacal forces and describes ancient methods and practices, as well as Complete Explanations and Drawings of the Sigils and Seals used to Place the Crystal on while Reading, the Incenses to use, and the Conjurations to Speak. Includes a complex Table of Angelic Names to be used in the Invocation, According to the Day or Night and Hour when Gazing. Firm binding; normal aging and wear to boards; fading to gilt on front; interior is clean and free of markings, save owner name to ffep.
By Lauron William de Laurence (1868-1936), renowned book pirate, plagiarist, and publisher of occult literature. While this volume is similar to De Laurence's "Hypnotism, A Complete System of Method Application and Use" (1900) it is a separate work, and longer. De Laurence was notorious for taking other people's works and reissuing them under his own name (sometimes re-titling them in the process, as he did here). Despite his eccentricities, de Laurence played an important part in the occult history of the US: he was a pioneer in selling occult books and supplies by mail order, and the cheap "Pow Wow" books and other books of simple magic which he published were well received.
