London: C.W. Daniel Co., 1927. First Thus. Best-known work by Isbyam (1887-1949), a British civil engineer and philosopher. The work is said to touch "on themes, particularly Relativity, that were not explored until the 1980s and 1990s" (see finding aid to Western's papers at IISH). Western was chairman of the... More
Chicago: Child of Light Publishing Co., 1900. First Edition. Large octavo (23cm). Publishers gilt-decorated cloth boards (hardcover); 352pp. Ownership signature to front endpaper; cracks to hinges (but holding); text unmarked. Riddell, a popular evangelist and New Thought advocate, here applies a blend of popular psychology, spiritualism, and Christian morals to... More
Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1885. First Edition. Collaborative work on transcendentalism by the British politician and Christian mythic composed with his wife Alice Le Strange, though the preface states that the text was entirely dictated by Le Strange to her husband, who only adopted the role of editor. Octavo... More
New York: G.W. Carleton & Co., 1883. Reprint. The author's second work on Spiritualism, first published in 1872. Robert Dale Owen began his career helping his father Robert Owen in the founding of the social community of New Harmony in Indiana. Robert Dale would later become involved in American politics... More
![Handbill. Prof. Lucius [...] Now in Galesburg. He will Lecture on Vitology, Health and Success from his automobile, pleasant evenings at 8 o'clock, at Main & Prairie St's. PHYSICAL CULTURE - VITOLOGY.](/pictures/medium/29570.jpg?v=1529353609)
Rock Island: Drifill Printing, N.d. (ca 1920s). Lucius describes himself as one possessed of "natural born intuitive powers of describing life conditions and diseases at sight...has won for himself the world-wide title of 'The Human Microscope,' as well as the permanent position of Examiner-in-Chief and Special Lecturer for the International..... More
