The Rosicrucians: Their Rites and Mysteries (Classic Reprint)

Preface to the Third Edition The words Third Edition to a work of this character, which, it wiU readily be confessed, prefers claims to being quite sui generis, excite mixed feelings on the part of its A uthors. The present edition has been carefully revised, at the same time that it has been largely extended. It comprises, now. Two Volumes. The addition of new engravings singularly suggestive, prepared with great care, presenting very antique and authentic claims speaks for value. The Authors can refer with pride to the numerous letters which reach them, if pride, or even particular gratification (according to ordinary ideas), could actuate in the statement of the fact. This is a serious treatise upon the Rosicrucians .L etters expressing great interest, some anonymous, some with names, addressed from all parts from Germany, France, Spain, theW est Indies ;from I ndia, I taly, and Denmark, and from remote corners in our own country these have multiplied since the work was first published. America has displayed unbounded curiosity. To all these communications, with a few exceptions, no answers have been (nor could be) returned. The volumes themselves must be read with attention, or nothing is effected. The book must be its own interpreter, if interpretation is sought. But interpretation does not apply in this instance. With one word we shall conclude.
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