Atwood, Mary Ann (South), 1817-1910.
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Atwood, Mary Ann (South), 1817-1910.
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Atwood, Mary Ann (South), 1817-1910.
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Autograph letters signed; autograph manuscripts. Letters to Mme. de Steiger; drafts of manuscripts by Mrs. Atwood concerning alchemy, heraldry, metaphysics, mythology, neo-Platonism, ontology, theosophy, typewritten notes by previous owner. Letters contain explanation and discussion of Mrs. Atwood's views as a theosophist, with repeated condemnation of "Modern occultism" and of modern science. Frequent references to Mrs. A.W. Besant, H.P. Blavatsky (H.P.B.), A.P. Sinnett, Max Mueller, and to periodicals Light, Theosophical Review, Lucifer, Broad Views. Personal remarks provide picture of life on Yorkshire estate and neighborhood, and her views on politics and the Boer War.
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Alchemy
Boer War
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