TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thorndike,Lynn
TI  - A History of Magic and Experimental Science, Volume 1 (of 2): During the First Thirteen Centuries of Our Era
AV  - Q 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science -- History
KW  - Magic -- History
N1  - Release date is 2022-04-07; Tim Lindell, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Originally published; United States: Columbia University Press, 1923
N2  - "A History of Magic and Experimental Science, Volume 1" by Lynn Thorndike is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution and interrelationship of magic and experimental science during the first thirteen centuries of our era, particularly focusing on their influence on Christian thought. It aims to illuminate the development of these fields, highlighting their complex ties to cultural and religious practices.  The opening of the text sets the foundation for a comprehensive exploration of magic and experimental science, articulating the author's intent to define magic broadly, encompassing occult arts and superstitions. Thorndike emphasizes the significance of understanding magic within the context of historical thought and elaborates on its origins, notably in ancient cultures such as Egypt and Babylon. He suggests that exploring both magic and science together provides a richer understanding of their historical contexts and impact. The introductory chapter lays out the book's scope and methodology, outlining the key themes that will be examined in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67792
ER  -