Bücher von Edward Clodd

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This vintage volume contains a fascinating treatise on the origins and development of mythology around the world by English writer Edward Clodd. Myth is found in every culture, and various theories as to its sources have been proposed, ranging from truthful or exaggerated accounts of historical events to the personification of nature. Within this volume, Clodd explores these ideas in great detail, offering interesting historical information imbued with his own ideas and theories. Contents include: "Nature as Viewed by Primitive Man", "Personification of the Powers of Nature", "The Sun and Moon in Mythology", "The Theories of Certain Comparative Mythologies", "Aryan Mythology", "The Primitive-Nature Myth Transformed", "The Stars in Mythology", "Myths of the Destructive Forces of Nature", etc. Edward Clodd (1840 - 1930) was an English writer, banker, and anthropologist famous for his various and notable literary and scientific friends. Other notable works by author include: "The Childhood of the World" (1872), "Jesus of Nazareth" (1880), and "Nature Studies" (1882). 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 complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Myth is found in every culture, and various theories as to their sources have been proposed, ranging from truthful or exaggerated accounts of historical events to the personification of nature. Within this volume, Edward Clodd explores the origins and development of myth from all over the world and its relationship with religion. Contents include: "Man's First Questions", "Myths", "Myths about Sun and Moon", "Myths about Eclipses", "Myths about Stars", "Myths about the Earth and Man", "Man's Ideas about the Soul", "Belief in Magic and Witchcraft", "Man's Awe in the Unknown", "Fetish-Worship", etc. Edward Clodd (1840 - 1930) was an English writer, banker, and anthropologist famous for his various and notable literary and scientific friends, including the likes of Edward Fitzgerald, Samuel Butler, Andrew Lang, and others. Other notable works by author include: "The Childhood of the World" (1872), "Jesus of Nazareth" (1880), and "Nature Studies" (1882). 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 complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

This book contains two essays delivered by Edward Clodd to the Royal Institution and originally published in "The Hibbert Journal". Within the lectures, he displays an obvious scepticism of occultism but also presents a serious attempt to understand rather than criticise. Highly recommend for those with an interest in science and the occult. Edward Clodd (1840 - 1930) was an English writer, banker, and anthropologist famous for his various and notable literary and scientific friends, including the likes of Edward Fitzgerald, Samuel Butler, Andrew Lang, and others. Other notable works by author include: "The Childhood of the World" (1872), "Jesus of Nazareth" (1880), and "Nature Studies" (1882). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this classic volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition for the enjoyment of literature lovers now and for years to come.

"The Question: If a Man Die, Shall He Live Again?" is a 1917 work by English writer Edward Clodd. Within it, Clodd explores the history of modern spiritualism and offers an interesting examination of its components, as well as its scientific and psychological implications. Contents include: "Physical Phenomena of Spiritualism", "Historical", "Explanatory", "Psychical Phenomena of Spiritualism", "Clairvoyance", "Crystal-Gazing", "Telepathy and Hallucination", "Psychical Mediums", "Mrs. Leonard and Others", "Cross-Correspondence", "Theosophy-Madame Blavatsky", etc. Edward Clodd (1840 - 1930) was an English writer, banker, and anthropologist famous for his various and notable literary and scientific friends, including the likes of Edward Fitzgerald, Samuel Butler, Andrew Lang, and others. Other notable works by author include: "The Childhood of the World" (1872), "Jesus of Nazareth" (1880), and "Nature Studies" (1882). 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 complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Story of Primitive Man is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Tom Tit Tot: - An Essay on Savage Philosophy in Folk-Tale is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

1875. A lecture delivered before the Sunday Lecture Society.

Pioneers of Evolution From Thales to Huxley - With an intermediate chapter on the causes of arrest of the movement is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Pioneers of evolution from Thales to Huxley. - With an intermediate chapter on the causes of arrest of the movement is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The childhood of the world; - A simple account of man in early times. Second Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1873.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

"Myths and Dreams" is a fascinating treatise on early belief systems in primitive societies by English writer Edward Clodd. Within it's pages, Clodd explores what these things meant to early societies and the various different theories that existed around the world. Contents include: "It's Primitive Meaning", "Confusion of Early Thought Between the Living and the Not Living", "Personification of the Powers of Nature", "The Solar Theory of Myth", "Belief in Metamorphosis into Animals", "Totemism: Belief in Descent From Animal or Plant", "Survival of Myth in History", etc. Edward Clodd (1840 - 1930) was an English writer, banker, and anthropologist famous for his various and notable literary and scientific friends, including the likes of Edward Fitzgerald, Samuel Butler, Andrew Lang, and others. Other notable works by author include: "The Childhood of the World" (1872), "Jesus of Nazareth" (1880), and "Nature Studies" (1882). 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 readers now and for years to come.