"This is one of the most sought after and enigmatic texts about Celtic fairies. Written by a Scottish clergyman, Robert Kirk, in 1691, and not committed to print until the early 19th century, The Secret Commonwealth is an unusually sympathetic account of the denizens of fairyland, and a complex of still mysterious extrasensory phenomena including poltergeists, clairvoyance and doppelgangers (here called 'co-walkers')." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)
Table of Contents:
Publisher's Preface; Dedication To Robert Louis Stevenson; Introduction; Chapter 1. Of The Subterranean Inhabitants; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; A Succint Accompt Of My Lord Tarbott's Relations; Conclusions; Note; Notes; Postscript; Endnotes
About the Publisher:
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org
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An extraordinary life and story Anyone interested in folklore and forteana should seek out original source material whenever possible, and this is the real deal. Written by a Scottish clergyman who believed his status as a seventh son gave him special insight into the world of Celtic fairydom, this book is a fascinating account of 17th century folk belief, including eyewitness accounts and interesting interpretations of encounters. Andrew Lang's introduction, which is nearly as long as the book, is also well worth reading even if his personal opinions/prejudices overshadow his commentary. Whatever your view of the existence of Otherworld elves and fairies, this book is great food for thought.
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