The Origin and Unity of Religions, One Symbolism and One Morality: Ancient myths and modern isms showing the influence of materialism, occultism, and spiritualism in determining the religion of the future.
Publication: Cincinnati, OH: H. Watkin, Printer and Publisher, 1887. First Edition.
Notes: "I have ventured among ancient myths and modern isms in order to restore the lost links of that continuous chain of divine order, demonstrating the unity of religions"—from the introduction.
The author of this eccentric book is not identified, but the copyright is in the name of the printer, Henry Watkin, a utopian socialist who arrived in Cincinnati in the 1840s and established a commune there; he ran a print shop as well for many decades.
Cover title: Isms: Material, Occult, and Spiritual, and Their Influence in Determining the Religion of the Future. iv, [2:plate], 85, [1:blank] pages. Roughly 5-1/4 by 7-1/2 inches.
OCLC records one copy, denoted as a second edition.
Edition + Condition: First edition (no indication of later printings). A very good copy; covers a bit dusty.
Item No: #365984
Price: $150