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100 1 _aThorndike, Lynn,
_d1882-1965
245 1 2 _aA History of Magic and Experimental Science, Volume 1 (of 2) :
_bDuring the First Thirteen Centuries of Our Era
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-04-07
508 _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.)
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Columbia University Press, 1923
653 _aScience -- History
653 _aMagic -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67792
999 _c108614
_d108614