Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

An exhaustive guide to the occult, featuring passages on folklore, occultist history, and magic ceremony.

First published in 1898, The Book of Black Magic and Pacts contains a large number of magic spells and occult writings taken from a variety of sources. This volume is one of the greatest overviews of the occult. Written by Arthur Edward Waite, influential scholarly mystic and co-creator of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck.

The contents of this volume feature:

- The Literature of Ceremonial Magic

- The Antiquity of Magical Rituals

- The Rituals of Transcendental Magic

- The Rituals of Black Magic

- The Initial Rites and Ceremonies

- Concerning the Descending Hierarchy

- The Mysteries of Infernal Evocation According to the Grand Grimoire

- The Method of Honorius

- Miscellaneous and Minor Processes

- Concerning Infernal Necromancy

First published in 1895, this volume contains a series of arguments against the idea that the world is round. The belief that the Earth is flat and not a globe existed in many ancient civilisations, but we now know that this is not true. However, even today there are those who believe in a flat earth, just as there was when ideas of a spherical earth were relatively new. Within this book, the author explains why these new ideas of the planet as a globe are absurd, with interesting examples and explanations as to precisely why. Highly recommended for those with an interest in Flat Earth theory and the history of astronomy. Contents include: Ships 'Going Down ', How Much Loner Will it Be?, Absurd Theory , No Proof to be Had, When the Man Has Time , Earth A Globe, The Scientific Wager of 1870, Our Opponents Ways and Means, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book today in an affordable, modern edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This extensive guide to all things occult deals with magical practices, spiritualism, mesmerism, theosophy, necromancy, and much more.

First published in 1923, The Occult Sciences is written by scholarly mystic and poet, A. E. Waite. The prolific writer published many works on occult subjects and co-created the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. His vast knowledge of the occult is evident in this informative volume, and he touches on many topics including crystal-gazing and alchemy.

This reference guide's contents include:

- Magic: Definitions

- White Magic: The Evocation of Angels

- White Magic: The Evocation of the Spirits of The Elements

- Black Magic: The Evocation of Demons

- Necromancy: The Evocation of the Souls of the Dead

- Secret Sciences in Connection With Magic

- Alchemy

- The Elixir of Life

- Crystallomancy

- The Composition of Talisman

This is the second volume of the official records from the Salem witch trials, copied from the original documents.

The Salem witch trials were a series of infamous prosecutions and court cases of those who were accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. Over 200 people were accused of practising witchcraft, 30 of these were found guilty, and 19 were hanged for their supposed crimes. This volume contains the second half of the official court records from these trials.

This volume's contents feature:

- Sarah Vibber v. John Willard

- Eliz Hubbard v. John Willard

- Eliz Booth v. John Willard

- Lydia Nichols Margaret Knight v. John Willard

- Sam Wilkins v. John Willard

- Thomas Bailed v. John Willard

- Eliz Bailey v. John Willard

- Rebecca Wilkins v. John Willard

This is the second volume of the official records from the Salem witch trials, copied from the original documents.

The Salem witch trials were a series of infamous prosecutions and court cases of those who were accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. Over 200 people were accused of practising witchcraft, 30 of these were found guilty, and 19 were hanged for their supposed crimes. This volume contains the second half of the official court records from these trials.

This volume's contents feature:

- Sarah Vibber v. John Willard

- Eliz Hubbard v. John Willard

- Eliz Booth v. John Willard

- Lydia Nichols Margaret Knight v. John Willard

- Sam Wilkins v. John Willard

- Thomas Bailed v. John Willard

- Eliz Bailey v. John Willard

- Rebecca Wilkins v. John Willard

Zetetic Astronomy is a classic 1881 volume on Flat Earth theory that gives a fascinating introduction to zetetic astronomy and the work of Samuel Birley Rowbotham.

What if the Earth isn't a globe like we've been told? What if, instead, it is an enclosed plane surrounded by a wall of ice with the North Pole at its centre?

Writing under the pseudonym of Parallax, Samuel Birley Rowbotham breaks down his alternative ideas and introduces zetetic astronomy in this 1865 treatise. This classic volume is a great introduction to Flat Earth theory and is sure to initiate many interesting conversations.

Rowbotham disputes science by offering his own theories. He explores the idea that the Earth is flat and that below us is a layer of fire. The planets and stars that modern science state to be millions of kilometers and lightyears away are, according to Rowbotham, within just a few hundred miles of the Earth's surface.

Zetetic Astronomy is a faith-based science of cosmos and provides riveting explanations for Flat Earth thought. Incorporating his strong Christian beliefs with his evidence, Rowbotham argues that Heaven and Hell are in existence above and below our planet respectively.

This high-quality volume features chapters such as:

- Introduction - Experiments proving the Earth to be a Plane

- The Earth no Axial or Orbital Motion

- The True Distance of the Sun and Stars

- The Sun moves in a Circle over the Earth, concentric with the North Pole

- Diameter of Sun's path Constantly Changing

- Causes of Day and Night, Seasons, &c.

- Cause of 'Sun Rise' and 'Sun Set'

Proudly republished by Obscure Press in this beautiful new edition, Zetetic Astronomy is a must-read for those with an interest in Flat Earth theory, and is not to be missed by vintage literature collectors.

An exhaustive guide to the occult, featuring passages on folklore, occultist history, and magic ceremony.

First published in 1898, The Book of Black Magic and Pacts contains a large number of magic spells and occult writings taken from a variety of sources. This volume is one of the greatest overviews of the occult. Written by Arthur Edward Waite, influential scholarly mystic and co-creator of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck.

The contents of this volume feature:

- The Literature of Ceremonial Magic

- The Antiquity of Magical Rituals

- The Rituals of Transcendental Magic

- The Rituals of Black Magic

- The Initial Rites and Ceremonies

- Concerning the Descending Hierarchy

- The Mysteries of Infernal Evocation According to the Grand Grimoire

- The Method of Honorius

- Miscellaneous and Minor Processes

- Concerning Infernal Necromancy

This extensive guide to all things occult deals with magical practices, spiritualism, mesmerism, theosophy, necromancy, and much more.

First published in 1923, The Occult Sciences is written by scholarly mystic and poet, A. E. Waite. The prolific writer published many works on occult subjects and co-created the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. His vast knowledge of the occult is evident in this informative volume, and he touches on many topics including crystal-gazing and alchemy.

This reference guide's contents include:

- Magic: Definitions

- White Magic: The Evocation of Angels

- White Magic: The Evocation of the Spirits of The Elements

- Black Magic: The Evocation of Demons

- Necromancy: The Evocation of the Souls of the Dead

- Secret Sciences in Connection With Magic

- Alchemy

- The Elixir of Life

- Crystallomancy

- The Composition of Talisman

The Principles of Occult Healing is a vintage treatise by Mary Weeks Burnet. Within it, Burnet explores the subject of occult healing, looking at what it means, different methods and schools, the power of music, and much more. Contents include: Occult Healing and Occultism, Occult Healing Schools, Healing and the Healing Intelligence, All Healing is Occult, The Indestructible Self, Latent Powers in Matter, The Auras and the Ethers, Two Principal Types of Cures, Polarization, Healing by Prayer, Angel of Deva Helpers, etc. The Principles of Occult Healing will appeal to those with an interest in occult subjects, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1901, this volume contains a comprehensive account of Russian history from the reign of Peter to the Battle of Navarino, 1827. This fascinating and detailed volume explores in details the reigns of the various Russian monarchs between this time, offering interesting information and fascinating insights into the country's history, society, and customs. Contents include: The Early Days of Peter, The Reign of Peter, The Reign of Peter--continued, The Reigns of Catherine I and Peter II, The Reign of Anne, The Reign of Anne--continued, The Reigns of Ivan VI. And Elizabeth, The Reigns of Peter III. And Catherine II., The Reign of Paul, The Reign of Alexander I., etc. William Richard Morfill FBA (1834 - 1909) was Professor of Russian and allied languages at the University of Oxford from 1900 to 1909. He was the first such professor in Britain and wrote many books on the subject, including A Grammar of the Russian Language (1889), The Story of Russia (1890), and Slavonic Region (1904). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition for the enjoyment of history lovers now and for years to come.

A profusely illustrated book revealing the astrological secrets of the constellations.

First published in 1914, this charming volume by William Tyler Olcott is written in accessible language and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations. Detailing the history of each constellation and the ancient myths and folktales that surround them, Star Lore of All Ages is the perfect read for astrologers young and old.

An exploration of the basis of magic, focusing on its scientific and natural sources as well as its lack of supernatural relation.

This classic guide to magic and occultism was first published in 1886. It was written by Franz Hartmann, a German theosophist, astrologer, doctor, and geomancer. Hartmann presents his treatise on magic, proposing that it is part of nature and is responsible for the growth of a seed into a tree or a child into a man. He explains magic through scientific evidence and denies any supernatural explanation for the occult.

The contents of this volume feature:

- Description of The Frontispiece

- The Real and the Unreal

- Form

- Life

- Harmony

- Illusion

- Consciousness

- Death

- Transformations

- Creation

- Light

This fascinating volume delves into the history of witchcraft and demonology. Witchcraft and Black Magic gives an extensive history of what Montague Summers deems to be Satanic practises.

First published in 1946, this handbook gathers vivid detail from a wealth of sources and references that enhance its overview of black magic. Montague Summers' research explores numerous court records, personal accounts, and classic works of literature, as well as taking evidence from the Bible. A devout Catholic, Summers writes about witchcraft in great detail, examining historic events, such as the Salem witch trials, with a close eye.

The chapters in this chilling volume include:

- What is Witchcraft? How Does One Become a Witch?

- The Familiar, in Human Shape and Animal

- Witchcraft at Cambridge and Oxford

- The Origins of Witchcraft

- The Library of Witches

- The Magus (1801) of Francis Barrett

- Sympathetic Magic

Complete with an introduction to the folklore and history of witchcraft, Read & Co. Books has republished this classic guide to black magic in a brand new edition. A must-read for conspiracy theorists and those with an interest in the historical background of witchcraft.

The Principles of Occult Healing is a vintage treatise by Mary Weeks Burnet. Within it, Burnet explores the subject of occult healing, looking at what it means, different methods and schools, the power of music, and much more. Contents include: Occult Healing and Occultism, Occult Healing Schools, Healing and the Healing Intelligence, All Healing is Occult, The Indestructible Self, Latent Powers in Matter, The Auras and the Ethers, Two Principal Types of Cures, Polarization, Healing by Prayer, Angel of Deva Helpers, etc. The Principles of Occult Healing will appeal to those with an interest in occult subjects, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This vintage book comprises a fascinating collection of Bonaparte's letters; selected, translated, and edited by J. M. Thompson. This anthology forms one of the most truthful and interesting collections of historical documents pertaining to the famous French military and political leader - Napoleon Bonaparte. It offers the reader an interesting and unparalleled insight into his mind and personal life in 292 letters. The letters contained herein include: 'The Brothers', 'His Father's Death', 'The Corsican's Patriot', 'History of Corsica', 'Brothers Louis', 'The Young Jacobin', 'Paris in Revolution', 'Heroics', 'Brother's Joseph', 'Paris Life', 'Fatalism', 'Whiff of Grape-Shot', 'First Night', 'Separation', etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this text now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

This book contains the first of two volumes of Phantasms of the Living, an 1886 work on the subject of spiritualism by leading members of the Society for Psychical Research Edmund Gurney (1847 - 1888), Frederic W. H. Myers (1843 - 1901), and Frank Podmore (1856 - 1910). Within it, the authors have documented more than 700 cases of ghost sightings which they believe are in fact evidence of psychic ability. This volume contains an introduction by Myers as well as an outline of their analytical methods, while the rest is dedicated to telepathy, hallucinations, dreams, etc. Phantasms of the Living constitutes a pioneering study that provides a vivid insight into the Victorian fascination with the occult and the supernatural not to be missed by those with an interest in the subject. Contents include: Preliminary Remarks: Grounds of Caution, The Experimental Basis: Thought-Transference, The Transition From Experimental to Spontaneous Telepathy, General Criticism of the Evidence for Spontaneous Telepathy, Note on Witchcraft, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This book contains the first of two volumes of Phantasms of the Living, an 1886 work on the subject of spiritualism by leading members of the Society for Psychical Research Edmund Gurney (1847 - 1888), Frederic W. H. Myers (1843 - 1901), and Frank Podmore (1856 - 1910). Within it, the authors have documented more than 700 cases of ghost sightings which they believe are in fact evidence of psychic ability. This volume contains an introduction by Myers as well as an outline of their analytical methods, while the rest is dedicated to telepathy, hallucinations, dreams, etc. Phantasms of the Living constitutes a pioneering study that provides a vivid insight into the Victorian fascination with the occult and the supernatural not to be missed by those with an interest in the subject. Contents include: Preliminary Remarks: Grounds of Caution, The Experimental Basis: Thought-Transference, The Transition From Experimental to Spontaneous Telepathy, General Criticism of the Evidence for Spontaneous Telepathy, Note on Witchcraft, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Zetetic Astronomy is a classic 1881 volume on Flat Earth theory that gives a fascinating introduction to zetetic astronomy and the work of Samuel Birley Rowbotham.

What if the Earth isn't a globe like we've been told? What if, instead, it is an enclosed plane surrounded by a wall of ice with the North Pole at its centre?

Writing under the pseudonym of Parallax, Samuel Birley Rowbotham breaks down his alternative ideas and introduces zetetic astronomy in this 1865 treatise. This classic volume is a great introduction to Flat Earth theory and is sure to initiate many interesting conversations.

Rowbotham disputes science by offering his own theories. He explores the idea that the Earth is flat and that below us is a layer of fire. The planets and stars that modern science state to be millions of kilometers and lightyears away are, according to Rowbotham, within just a few hundred miles of the Earth's surface.

Zetetic Astronomy is a faith-based science of cosmos and provides riveting explanations for Flat Earth thought. Incorporating his strong Christian beliefs with his evidence, Rowbotham argues that Heaven and Hell are in existence above and below our planet respectively.

This high-quality volume features chapters such as:

- Introduction - Experiments proving the Earth to be a Plane

- The Earth no Axial or Orbital Motion

- The True Distance of the Sun and Stars

- The Sun moves in a Circle over the Earth, concentric with the North Pole

- Diameter of Sun's path Constantly Changing

- Causes of Day and Night, Seasons, &c.

- Cause of 'Sun Rise' and 'Sun Set'

Proudly republished by Obscure Press in this beautiful new edition, Zetetic Astronomy is a must-read for those with an interest in Flat Earth theory, and is not to be missed by vintage literature collectors.

An exploration of the basis of magic, focusing on its scientific and natural sources as well as its lack of supernatural relation.

This classic guide to magic and occultism was first published in 1886. It was written by Franz Hartmann, a German theosophist, astrologer, doctor, and geomancer. Hartmann presents his treatise on magic, proposing that it is part of nature and is responsible for the growth of a seed into a tree or a child into a man. He explains magic through scientific evidence and denies any supernatural explanation for the occult.

The contents of this volume feature:

- Description of The Frontispiece

- The Real and the Unreal

- Form

- Life

- Harmony

- Illusion

- Consciousness

- Death

- Transformations

- Creation

- Light