The Cradle of the Twin Giants, Science and History
London: Richard Bentley, 1849. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Item #47588
2 volumes. 12mo. Pp. xxxiv, 354; iv, 402. An error in pagination in volume at p. 337, and incorrect chapter headings, printing errors only, content in good order. Original brown cloth with gilt spine titles, and decorative borders to the boards in blind. Cloth lightly chipped and bumped at the spine ends, ink name at head of volume 1 title-page, otherwise a fresh and unmarked set, clean and tight throughout in tight bindings. Christmas's work explores the role of popular mythology in perpetuating beliefs surrounding the occult, alchemy, and the paranormal. In the first volume, the author delves into astrology, dream interpretation, magic, and whimsical automata. They highlight how certain beliefs became deeply rooted in tradition and societal norms, almost being accepted as factual, thus exerting a negative impact on rational thinking. A scarce work.
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