02355cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000320011224501150014426400510025930000470031033600260035733700260038333800360040950000310044550802060047652011790068253400740186165300230193565300210195885600430197999900190202267792UtSlPG20260610134551.0mcr n260607r20221923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQ1 aThorndike, Lynn,d1882-196512aA History of Magic and Experimental Science, Volume 1 (of 2) :bDuring the First Thirteen Centuries of Our Era 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-04-07  aTim 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.)  a"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.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Columbia University Press, 1923  aScience -- History  aMagic -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67792  c108614d108614