An Abridgement of The Secret Doctrine [ABRIDGED] (Paperback)

~ H. P. Blavatsky (Author), Elizabeth Preston (Editor), Christmas Humphreys (Editor)

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Product Description

The creation of the universe and the nature of humanity as taught in the Ancient Wisdom.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Quest Books; Abridged edition (January 25, 1968)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835600092
• ISBN-13: 978-0835600095
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,762,544 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a decent book., September 9, 1999

By	"alchemist375" (Salmon, Idaho USA) - See all my reviews

This is a decent abridgement of Madame Blavatsky's most famous work, the Secret Doctrine. As the introduction says, this version was introduced to spark interest in people to get the full, unabridged version. It would seem to have worked - one week after I bought this abridgement, I went out and got the full version of it by Theosophical University Press. I was not disappointed in the least.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars too difficult for the layman, April 7, 2004

By	Andrew C. LING (North York, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Abridgement of the Secret Doctrine (Hardcover)

I must say that this book has disappointed me considerably.

I have no doubt that the author meant well and wanted to write a book to explain the mysteries of life from the theosophical and occult standpoint. But it is too difficult to understand and to appreciate the true meaning.

I am inclined to rely on the wrtings of Thomas Troward and Ernest Holmes whose books are much easier to read and understand.