""Famous Occultists: Dr. John Dee, Franz Anton Mesmer, and Thomas Lake Harris"" by G.M. Hort is a book that explores the lives and works of three prominent figures in the field of occultism. The book begins with an introduction to the world of occultism and its historical context, before delving into the biographies of the three occultists.The first section of the book focuses on Dr. John Dee, a 16th-century English mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer who is best known for his work as an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. Dee was also a practitioner of alchemy and the occult, and his work in these areas is explored in detail.The second section of the book covers Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century German physician who developed the practice of mesmerism, a form of hypnosis that was believed to have healing properties. Mesmer's life and work are examined in the context of the scientific and philosophical movements of his time.The final section of the book is devoted to Thomas Lake Harris, an American spiritual leader who founded the Brotherhood of the New Life, a utopian community based on the principles of spiritualism and theosophy. Harris's life and work are explored in the context of the 19th-century spiritualist movement in America.Throughout the book, the author provides historical context and analysis of the occult practices and beliefs of each of these figures. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and works of three of the most influential occultists in history.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.