Book Details + Condition: The de Laurence Company (Chicago). 1941 edition (sixth printing) of de Laurence's famous THE MASTER KEY. 406 pages. Original cloth boards decorated in gilt on front and on spine. From the Preface: "The object of this work is to provide an introduction to the study of 'thought' as it has developed itself within the confines of the Practical Psychology. Interest in Concentration, Mind, Mental Discipline, the intelligent treatment and moral management of Mental Maladies, has in recent times become so pronounced and widespread that it is hoped that, even amongst the various and excellent works which have appeared in response to that interest, room may perhaps be found for an attempt to present the subject in its logical sequence, and in such a form as may best meet the wants of the interested student." Chapters include:
- Logical Thinking and Ethical Order
- The Hurry Habit
- The Great Gospel of Optimism
- Abolition of Worry
- Metaphysical Alchemy
- Unconscious Concentration
- Mental Discipline
- Fixed Habits, Good Habits, Bad Habits
- Good and Bad Memories
- Personal Magnetism
- Concentration Applied to Health and Disease
- The Art of Getting Rich
- And much more.
Firm binding; light wear to boards, with spots of discoloration foxing to endpapers, first few pages, and text block; a few pages with areas of age toning / foxing; 7 pp with inked marginal notations and/or underlining.
