MIRRIKH, OR A WOMAN FROM MARS. A TALE OF OCCULT ADVENTURE.
Book Details + Condition: Arno Press (New York). First Edition thus, 1976. Part of Arno Press' hard-to-find "Supernatural & Occult Fiction" collection. Very scarce facsimile reprint of the original publication, originally released in 1892. Hardcover with purple boards and silver titling to front and spine. 274 pages; illustrated. Francis Worcester Doughty’s fantastical tale of an otherworldly woman, Mirrikh, who possesses mysterious powers and knowledge. The book, written with themes of science fiction and romanticism, explores possibilities of trans-dimensional travel. It is set in the 19th century, mirroring the era’s prevalent fascination with science fiction and the supernatural.
From the massive occult collection of King Lawrence Parker - academic, dissertation author, and book collector extraordinaire. Book is in near-new, unread condition, with firm binding, light bump to upper right front corner, bright boards, and a clean interior. Please see our other listings for more rare Arno Press publications.
