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Reminiscences of Colonel H. S. Olcott

Reminiscences of Colonel H. S. Olcott

Agarwal, Hridaya Narain

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ISBN10: 1162581611
ISBN13: 9781162581613
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.21 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Reminiscences of Colonel H. S. Olcott is a book written by Hridaya Narain Agarwal, which provides a detailed account of the life and work of Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. Olcott was a prominent American journalist, lawyer, and military officer who played a significant role in the revival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and India during the late 19th century.The book is a collection of personal reminiscences and anecdotes about Olcott's life, written by Agarwal, who was a close associate and friend of Olcott. The book covers Olcott's early life, his involvement in the Theosophical Society, his work in Sri Lanka and India, and his contributions to the Buddhist revival movement.Through Agarwal's recollections, readers are given a glimpse into the character and personality of Olcott, as well as his dedication and tireless efforts to promote Buddhism and spiritualism. The book also sheds light on the social and political context of the time, including the impact of British colonialism and the struggle for Indian independence.Overall, Reminiscences of Colonel H. S. Olcott is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the history of Buddhism and spiritualism.1932. Various authors remember Colonel H. S. Olcott, former President of the Theosophical Society, to whom goes much of the credit for the organization of the Theosophical Society and for the propagation of the Theosophical truths. Contributions by H. P. Blavatsky, Annie Besant, C. W. Leadbeater, M.R.H., A.P. Sinnett, Upendra Nath Basu, A.P. Warrington, A. Schwartz, B. Ranga Reddy, Sarah E. Palmer, J. Harry Carnes, and A.K. Sitarama Shastri.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.

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