Thomas Lake Harris

By W. P. Swainson

Book Overview

The book ""Thomas Lake Harris"" by W.P. Swainson is a biographical account of the life and work of Thomas Lake Harris, an American spiritual leader and poet who lived in the 19th century. The book provides a detailed overview of Harris's childhood, education, and early career as a writer and editor, as well as his later transformation into a spiritual leader and founder of the Brotherhood of the New Life, a utopian community based on spiritual principles.Swainson explores Harris's spiritual teachings, which were influenced by various religious traditions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The book also delves into Harris's personal life, including his relationships with his followers and his marriage to the spiritualist medium, Mary Morse Baker.Throughout the book, Swainson provides a critical analysis of Harris's ideas and their impact on his followers and society as a whole. He also examines the controversies surrounding Harris's teachings and the criticism he faced from both religious and secular authorities.Overall, ""Thomas Lake Harris"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography of a fascinating figure in American religious history, offering readers a deeper understanding of Harris's life, teachings, and legacy.THIS 64 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Three Famous Occultists, by W. P. Swainson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802866.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162899395
• ISBN13: 9781162899398
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"