Bücher von Lewis Spence

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Fascinating, painstakingly researched study of occult beliefs and practices in Celtic Britain includes intriguing discussions of the Druids, Arthurian cults, mystery of the Holy Grail, Celtic spells and charms, black magic, and many other topics.

James Lewis Thomas Chalmers Spence (25 November 1874 - 3 March 1955) was a Scottish journalist, poet, author, folklorist and occult scholar. Spence was a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and Vice-President of the Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society. He founded the Scottish National Movement. In this time Spence''s interest was sparked in the myth and folklore of Mexico and Central America, resulting in his popularisation of the Mayan Popol Vuh, the sacred book of the Quiché Mayans (1908). He compiled A Dictionary of Mythology (1910), an Encyclopedia of occultism and parapsychology (1920) and numerous additional volumes. Turning his interest closer to home, he investigated Scottish folklore.

James Lewis Thomas Chalmers Spence (25 November 1874 - 3 March 1955) was a Scottish journalist, poet, author, folklorist and occult scholar. Spence was a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and Vice-President of the Scottish Anthropological and Folklore Society. He founded the Scottish National Movement. In this time Spence''s interest was sparked in the myth and folklore of Mexico and Central America, resulting in his popularisation of the Mayan Popul Vuh, the sacred book of the Quiché Mayans (1908). He compiled A Dictionary of Mythology (1910), an Encyclopedia of occultism and parapsychology (1920) and numerous additional volumes.

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Mexico of the Mexicans is a book written by Lewis Spence that provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and society of Mexico. The book covers a range of topics, including the pre-Columbian civilizations, the Spanish conquest, the Mexican Revolution, and contemporary Mexican politics and economics. Spence also explores the country's art, literature, music, and cuisine, as well as its religious and spiritual traditions. The author draws on a variety of sources, including historical documents, travel accounts, and personal observations, to present a rich and nuanced portrait of Mexico and its people. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this vibrant and complex country.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.

The Civilization of Ancient Mexico by Lewis Spence was first published in 1912 as part of the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature series. The volume contains an engaging study of life in Ancient Mexico, offering a diverse range of information on history, language, mythology and religion.