The Life of Buddha by Henry S. Olcott is a comprehensive account of the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The book traces the life of Buddha from his birth as a prince in Kapilavastu, to his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and his subsequent teachings and establishment of the Buddhist religion. The author, Henry S. Olcott, was a renowned American journalist and the founder of the Theosophical Society. He was deeply interested...