Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Anna Kingsford V1 is a biography written by Edward Maitland that chronicles the life of Anna Kingsford, a prominent British feminist, writer, and spiritual leader of the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters that cover Kingsford's childhood, education, marriage, and her involvement in various social and political movements of her time.Maitland delves into Kingsford's spiritual beliefs, particularly her interest in mysticism, theosophy, and her advocacy for vegetarianism and animal rights. He also explores her role as a prominent figure in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a secret society dedicated to the study of occultism and esotericism.The book provides an in-depth look at Kingsford's personal life, including her struggles with health issues, her relationships with family and friends, and her eventual death at the age of 42.Overall, The Life of Anna Kingsford V1 offers a comprehensive and detailed portrait of a fascinating and influential figure in British history, shedding light on her contributions to feminism, spirituality, and social activism.1913. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766131726. Volume one of two. Her life, letters, diary and work. Contains her early life through her conversations with the Genii. Illustrated with portraits, views and facsimiles.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.
