Elias Ashmole: The Mystic Recluse Of Oxford (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161516630)

""Elias Ashmole: The Mystic Recluse of Oxford"" is a biography of the 17th century English scholar and mystic, Elias Ashmole. The book is written by Cheiro, a renowned palmist and occultist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The biography explores Ashmole's life, from his early years as a lawyer and politician to his later years as a collector of books, manuscripts and curiosities. The book delves into Ashmole's interest in alchemy, astrology, and the occult, and his association with notable figures such as John Dee, William Lilly, and Robert Fludd. Cheiro also explores Ashmole's role in the founding of the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, which houses many of his collections. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and beliefs of one of the most enigmatic figures of the 17th century.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysteries and Romances of the World's Greatest Occultists, by Cheiro . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132463.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Cheiro
ISBN-10: 1161516638
ISBN-13: 9781161516630
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 22
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d