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 Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 12:52 am
The Library At Alexandria It was over two thousand years ago... A great library was constructed in the Egyptian city Alexandria. Scholars from the four corners of the earth gathered to study in her halls, and collections of scrolls, tablets, books, papyri, and every other rendering of the written word could be found here. Legend had it that within its halls and upon its shelves rested the culmination of all the knowledge, wisdom, and philosophy of the known world. The mysteries of Astronomy, Geometry, Metaphysics, and Philosophy were all housed safely under guard, along side the writings of the greatest Poets and Strategists ranging from Sapho and Homer to the likes of Sun Tzu. Alexandria, as much of the Roman empire, was sacked and burned, along with most of the library, several times through Orthodox as well as Moslim invasions, including certain periods of the Crusades. The first great loss, began with with Julius Caeser in 47 BC. Like a Phoenix, Alexandria has been reborn, and from the Ashes, the restoration of that Library has begun anew. We welcome all seekers of knowledge and wisdom. To read a given text, merely click on the grey title link, and give it time to load. Some documents are more difficult to load, or larger than others. If you have difficulty loading it the first time, try reloading the page. (If you have further difficulty, feel free to contact me - Noire.) In the near future, A rating system in Stars 1-5 will be added to each text, although I would invite all of you to read the texts and see for yourself, before assigning any ratings. ^_^ April 28thSepher Ha BahirSynopsis: The Book (Sepher) of (ha) Illumination (Bahir), is the companion volume to the much larger and deeper texts Sepher Ha Zohar and Sepher Yetzirah. First publsihed in Province in 1176 AD, it was also known as the Midrash of Rabbi Nehuniah ben haKana. The Word Bahir has also been translated to Clarity, Brilliance, and Light.It is the core definition of the 10 sefirot, and also manages to expound on the book of Genesis, Void, and other concepts. Sepher YetzirahSynopsis: The Hebrew Book (Sepher) of Formation is the most ancient Qabbalistic text originally passed down from generation to generation orally, estimated to be perhaps 4000 or more years old, coming from the Time of Abraham or even Melchisedek. The Sepher Yetzirah is in no uncertain terms, the instruction manual for the power of creation. Compared to the Yetzirah, the Black Pullet is a child's toy. ( For a complete version of this text, ask the Librarian). Enoch: The Book of LuminariesSynopsis: Also going by the name I Enoch, The Book of Luminaries, The Apocalypse of Enoch, and several other titles, the Book of Enoch is a text said to have been penned by Enoch himself, and then passed down through the lines in Jewish antiquity. If the book of Enoch is true, it would be the oldest book on Earth, old as, if not older than the Vedas, and dealing with the same Antediluvial events. It deals with what Lovecraft fans might know as the "Old Ones", as well as very precise Astronomy, including Cosmic Jets and galactic black holes. This is the true ethiopian version, whereas the one you know in libraries as the Ethiopian text is actually the Slavanic Text using the Ethiopian Surname to sell faster. The Ethiopian text is more graphic, descriptive, and literal. The Slavanic version is more dumbed down and thus lacks accuracy. The Four VedasSynopsis: Perhaps one of the most ancient set of scriptures on the face of the earth, the origin of the Vedas goes back to the Pre Aryan invasion of India, and the doctrines of the ancients. The accounts appear to be Antediluvian in Nature, at least from 1500 BC, some say 3000 BC and beyond. The First book is the RG Veda, the oldest and largest, the last book is Atharva Veda, which is smaller and composes mystical elements and rituals as well as hidden mysteries. An additional version can be located at sacred-texts.com. April 27thUpanishadsSynopsis: the Vedic Upanishads comprise the Vedanta (Veda + anta) or "end of the vedas". An encyclopaedia of spiritual enlightenment of India, dealing with Atman, Brahman, and the nature of the relationship between the self and the universe. Dating back to 600 BC similar to the Tao Te Ching, and an even more ancient lineage. Tao Te ChingSynopsis: This is a direct user reference link to several translations of the Tao. of particular interest is the pure Mandarin rendering, and the German version. The Tao Te Ching is one of the foundation documents on the Philosophy of Taoism, a chinese opponent to Buddhism, which shares similar characteristics to Dualist Hinduism. It is most efficient to compare this 600 BC document with the Upanishads of India. References to the Tao and the Atman are very similar. April 26thThe Chaldaic Oracles of ZoroasterSynopsis: An ancient text from Persia translated in the 17th century. The Oracles of Zoroaster bear a strong resemblance to the Sepher Yetzirah and may be part of the source material for the Corpus Hermeticum, especially with concepts such as Duads and Monads. The text itself concerns the creation of the universe. Kebra NegastSynopsis: An Ethiopian Text translating to "The Glory of Kings" dating at least 1000 years into antiquity, blending arabic, egyptian, and Judiac myths and history. Essentially the Ethiopian rendering of the "bible" and the source material for the Rasta Farian movement of Jamaica. (c.f. Bob Marley). April 25thThe Corpus HermeticumSynopsis A 5th century Gnostic text detailing the instructions of the famed Hermes Trismegistus to students. Those familiar with King James' Book of Daemonlogie may recognize the writing style, of a conversation between two or more people, as in Plato's Republic. The content itself is similar to the Persian Oracles of Zoroaster and therefore may have some elements of "Yetzirah" in its cosmology. The Dhammapada Synopsis A collection of 423 verses of scripture attributed to Buddha himself. Saiyuki fans may be familiar with the mythical "Saiten" scripture which adorns the protagonist of the story. this would be a somewhat similar style of text, except the real thing. April 22ndThe Epic of GilgameshSynopsis: "The Epic of Gilgamesh is, perhaps, the oldest written story on Earth. It comes to us from Ancient Sumeria, and was originally written on 12 clay tablets in cunieform script. It is about the adventures of the historical King of Uruk (somewhere between 2750 and 2500 BCE)."The Zohar, All 22 VolumesSynopsis: A mystical text dating back at least 4 centuries said to have been written by a Rabbi with the Pen Name of some ancient Master. The Zohar is a lengthy volume on Metaphysics and theology, as well as Astrophysics, for those who are wise to discern its meaning. for now i would like to ask that each person who would like to submit links to more E texts post directly here, and on the front page the links will be listed. Do not worry if i edit your post to have more links in the distant future. xd I'll do what koko does and shrink wrap your post towards the bottom wink
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 5:43 pm
Michael Noire This is the place where I'll start throwing those super rare E-texts 3nodding right now, however, its like 12:52 am, and ive really got to get to bed soon sweatdrop *flashes the rock on sign*
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 11:47 pm
Library of Alexandria: 2nd shelfGreetings! This page will hold the second array of e-texts for the Library, functioning as the 2nd shelf of the library. The theme for each day will become somewhat apparent to the reader. Special thanks to the web hosts who have been as stable as they were for as long as they have been, and... to those of you who have contributed books to the Library. heart May 5thThe Illiad, by HomerSynopsis: This text is among the most famous literary works on Earth, none barred. An Epic written by Homer perhaps in 800 BC, it entails the story of Achilles, Helen, Paris, and of Course, the City of Troy. It is from this text that we have things like Trojan Horses for programs, and a part of your body is called the "Achilles Heel". For those completely unfamiliiar with the text (as many are), be warned that Homer was a Tragedian, and like Shakespear, his stories do not have happy endings. The Odyssey, by HomerSynopsis: The second major text of Homer, also from circa 800 BC, is the story of Odysseus, the wise archer king, who had a son named Telemachus, and went on an epic quest facing Circe the witch, the wrath of Poseidon, and of course, the enchanting Sirens. One of the original epics of swords and sorcery, the epitome of Greek tragedy, it essentially picks up where the Illiad left off, after the fall of Troy. Utopia by Sir Thomas MoreSynopsis: The dictionary defines Utopia as: A n ideally perfect place, especially in its social, political, and moral aspects. Many readers might not be aware that the Word itself was invented in 1516 AD by this man to describe his paradisiacal city. This is one of the most commonly preferred texts when any fictional writer wishes to attempt to reconstruct "Atlantis" along with Timaeus (the core Text by Plato), the Republic (the Inspiration for Augustine's City of God) and the latter text, by Augustine which resulted in this book. The Republic, by PlatoSynopsis: The Foundation text for And to the Republic, for Which it stands. as well as St. Augustine's City of God and Thomas More's Utopia; The Republic is a Greek text from aproximately 360 BC discussing Socrates' endless search for the meaning of Justice, and in the process of that search, a hypothetical City state comes into being, metaphysically addressing the Notion of Rulers, Guardians, and Citizens, to parrallel the three important factions of a human being's education and progression in life. May 2ndRomance of the Three KingdomsSynopsis Written about 600 years ago, this Chinese novel has become one of the most famous works of its kind, similar in some respects to the works of Homer. It is 120 chapters long, and filled with a variety of tactical strategies, moral quanderies, and of course, Romance. It details events from the 2nd and 3rd centuries of Chinese history, and is the first fiction book added to our library. The Art of WarSynopsis: Sun-tzu's Art of War is a Chinese document dating back to around 500 BC, detailing strategy and military tactics for life and warfare. It is often adapted by corporations as well as countries as a respectable source material. The I ChingSynopsis: The Book of Changes, is typically thought to be a divination text of ancient chinese wisdom, thought to be from 1150 BC or therabouts. It is a subject of much controversy, and is as densely cryptic as the Sepher Yetzirah. Some suspect that it is a DNA code, either for some specific species, or an intercahngeable DNA map with the translations being hints of "what you get" when you mix the symbols. Who knows, it may be an ancient recording of the Emperor's genetic line. Bhagavad Gita : The Song CelestialSynopsis: Few books in the history of mankind have had this much power or clarity in the improvement of the spiritual wisdom of the reader. This is a Hindu text describing the tale of Arjuna and Krsna, and the events during their time period, estimatated to have taken place somewhere around 1500 BC, though same say as far back as 3000 BC. The Bhagavad Gita was paraphrased by Robert Oppenheimer after setting off the first atomic bomb in modern history. The text is presented here as is, if you can acquire the version they recommend, (2 volumes 1200 pages) then do so, it is highly recommended. Go Rin No Sho (The Book of Five Rings)Synopsis: Written by Musashi Miyamoto in 1645 AD, this is one of the most legendary texts on the art of the sword. It discusses the strategy and philosophy of Musashi, the 17th century Kensai. Of particular interest is the wisdom of the last book, Zen/Void. May 1stTimaeus, by PlatoSynopsis: From around 360 BC, Timaeus is the first appearance in literature of the lost continent of Atlantis. Additionally, it contains a discourse on the people, and discourses on the ancients' wisdom of mathematics and geometry in the composition of the universe. Parmenides, by PlatoSynopsis: Parmenides was a greek philosopher who lived after the time of Heraclitus and before the time of Plato- to whom we owe the original authorship of this book. This book entails a conversation of which a very Young Socrates was present. Parmenides himself was the originator of the strong AI postulate (though not caleld as such) and was devoutly preoccupied with the Nature of Being (ontology). These events would have taken place during the 5th century BC. The KybalionSynopsis: Another famous text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus; this is a philosophy text dealing with the progression of mankind, the order and nature of the fundamental laws of the universe, and the manifestation of Will. The reader is cautioned that the path of power approached in this text is one of Ambition and Ego. Additionally, the Vibration table is in reverse and the example used to derive it is deceptive. Translated centuries ago and published in 1912, the text overall is very explicit and accurate.
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 12:42 pm
Library of Alexandria: 3rd shelfGreetings! This page will hold the third array of e-texts for the Library, functioning as the 3rd shelf of the library. The theme for each day will become somewhat apparent to the reader. Warning: some of these texts may be offend the sensitive reader, and if the Moderators have a problem with any of these texts, please inform a Captain or crew immediately to have the texts removed. (if you remove a text personally please inform us as to which texts have been removed for our personal records) We try to encourage freedom of information in Alexandria, in presenting things "as is". May 8thAhikar, Grand Vizier of AssyriaSynopsis: The story of a wiseman from the time of the Pharoahs, the original document was discovered to originate from 500 BC in a Jewish temple in Egypt. The story is filled with several accounts of wisdom and instruction, similar to the writings of Solomon, well recommended. Aesops FablesSynopsis: Aesop was a Greek slave who masqueraded morals and politics as stories of animals around 550 BC, in order to avoid the opression of the reign of the Tyrants. His name has been synonymous with fables ever since. If you are familiar with the Satire of Animal Farm or the life lesson of Charlotte's Web then you may enjoy the style of these ancient fables. For more history on Aesop's Fables and their connection to the Great Library click here.TanakhSynopsis: The Jewish Bible, aka the Jewish Scriptures. The word Tanakh is derived from the letters of the names of its three components: Torah (aka Pentateuch), the Books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronony; the Nevi'im (aka Prophets); and the Ketuvim (Writings). This particular series of translations of compiled originally in 1917, dealing collectively with texts at least 24 centuries into antiquity. QuranSynopsis: The Moslim Holy book, penned by Muhammed in circa 610-623 AD. Muhammed founded the Islamic religion, its people being called Moslims/Muslims. It lays the foundation of the 5 pillars and the history of the sayings of the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet, who claimed a title matching that of Christ of Musa/Moses. It is interesting to see the historical events written from an Arabic perspective, as well as the permutations of the various names of historical characters. Like the Malleus Maleficarum and a few other religious texts, the pages of Quran are drenched in a bloody history. May 6thChymical Wedding of Christian RosenkreutzSynopsis: This 17th century text ( also here in alternative hypertext format) was orginally written in German in 1610 and later translated to English in 1690. In entails the strange adventure of a Ceremonial Magician specialized in Seraphism as one would expect from the Rosicrucian Order, whether fact, fantasy, or a strange metaphore, is up to the reader to decide, though the underlining message is clearly one depicting a sense of Virtue. The Letter of AristeasSynopsis: A letter closer in size to a book, detailing rather precisely the events involving the commission for the Translation of the Torah. A rather questionable resource Dating from circa 200 BC, this little is entirely based upon the activities which led to the Septuagint, the father of the modern "Old Testament". There are some rather extraordinary events surrounding this translation, and markedly detailed in the letter itself, which is reminiscent of the Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz. The SeptuagintSynopsis: This is the original greek Translation of the Torah, comissioned by Ptolemy to Augment the Library of Alexandria in aproximately 282 BC. The full details of the translation porject are found in the Letter of Aristeas It was the first time the Torah had been published in another language without the added horror of the curses in its contents. Confucian AnalectsSynopsis: Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC) was a world famous Chinese Philosopher, and in similar style to Socrates, an inlfuential politician who never truly stepped as far into the subject matter as many would have liked. The "Golden Rule" is said to have originated wth him (Do unto others..), 500 years before Christ. This text outlines several of his famous sayings and teachings, and politically, is somewhat similar to the Tao Te Ching. May 5thDaemonologie, by King James VI of Scotland, I of EnglandSynopsis: This book written in 1597 By the same man who comissioned the King James translation of the Bible (in 1610, 13 years after this book was written), is very similar in purpose to the Malleus Maleficarum, in addressing the British Method of coping with witches, and how to route them out and kill them. It touches on matters of possession, necromancy, sorcery, and so forth, as well as detailed accounts of Warlocks (Oath breaker/Liar) of the late 16th century. It also presents a protestant alternative to Catholic Exorcism rituals. Written in a mix of Archaic english and Welsh, it takes a few minutes for the modern reader to adapt, but is well worth it. Not for the faint of heart Irenaeas, Against the HeresiesSynopsis: Containing a complete translation of the Ante-Niceaen (before the Nicean Creed) 5 volume text: Against the Heresies expounds on the Faith of a man who was trained by Polycarp, a person who was said to have learned from the Apostles of Jesus. The text itself dates between 175-185 AD, making it over 1800 years old. Oddly, the writings of Irenaeas are more pleasant than Augustine and less sadistically critical than The Malleus Maleficarum. Malleus MaleficarumSynopsis: Literally Translated as "The witches Hammer", this was thee primary trext book used by the Inquisition in 1486 and onward until the rise of King James of Scotland, and his Book of Daemonlogie. It is literally the manual for tracking down, identifying, and killing witches. This text perfectly matches the theme of St. Augustine's Ideology, and is responsible for the masacre of millions of Heretics. (Heretic being defined as anything not Othodox, orthodox being the Catholic Faith). Not for the faint of heart. The City of GodSynopsis: St. Augustine the former Manichaean and one of the founding fathers of Catholicism, wrote this book in a tribute style to the Republic of Plato, later inspiring Utopia. This early 5th century text is far more theosophical than political in contexts than both its predecessor and successor. Augustine tends to be dryer than Tolkien and makes more personal references than Crowley, but the underlying message is still driven to promote the post Nicean interpretation of Orthodoxy and Christian faith. Millenialists and Christian Scientists looking for a Theosophical protagonist in Atlantian fables will find this text useful.
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 5:17 pm
Library of Alexandria: 4th shelfGreetings! This page will hold the fourth array of e-texts for the Library, functioning as the 4th shelf of the library. The theme for each day should be more apparent to the reader. The fourth shelf will deal with a mix of mystical and fictional texts. Some may not be suitable for the faint of heart. May 11thThe Works of Philo JudaeusSynopsis Philo was a philosophical student and scribe who lived in the City of Alexandria, and wrote several commentaries on the life of Jews at the time. His lifespan started around 25 BC and ended around 40 AD, meaning he was around before, during, and after the life of Christ. The Pyramid TextsSynopsis: Arguably the oldest texts on earth, dating back to 3100 BC, the only translated texts which could possibly be older, in the library, would be the Book of Luminaries in 1st place, the Epic of Gilgamesh in 2nd. The Pyramid texts of Ancient Egypt date to between 2350-2175 BC although the events themselves in addition to other evidence indicates they may be a "recopy" of a much older text. (Hence the Enoch text of Ethiopia can compete chronologically for their original text is said to be Antediluvian). The Rg Veda in some respects, may also compete in longevity on this scale. Philoctetes: Heraclitus, Parmendes, Thales, Anaximander, ZenoSynopsis: A multilingual (greek, & latin, w/ english & french) collection of writings from the presocratic philsoophers of 450 BC and earlier. Normally, a complete text on each (as with Parmenides) would have been provided, however some of their writings are so fragmentary is more prudent to address them collectively. Each has some very interesting ideas on the way the universe works, and though taking things with a grain of salt is advised, still, the reader may be shocked to discover how vast their knowledge of certian principles (such as Astrophysics) really were. Also be wary of metaphores vs. literalism, and poor numerical translation. try to recall that 3/3/3 could represent 1/3rd, or 27, or 35,937, we having no way of knowing, just like 1x10^6 = 1 million, not 1106, or 16. If w could but shirk our arrogance long enough to understand this ancient wisdom, we too would be wiser than we once thought ourselves to be. Divine Works of SaphhoSynopsis: A collection of 170 or so fragments plus commentary on the Greek lyrist Saphho. These texts originally date to circa 630 BC. Saphho was educated on the Isle of Lesbos, and specialized in writing (often erotic) poetry about the Greek goddess Aphrodite. In answer to that question some will have; yes, this is the origin of the term "Lesbian". May 8thMishkat Al AnwarSynopsis: The Niche for Lights by Al-Ghazzali, is an 11th century theosophical treatise on Sufism in similar concordance with Islamic faith. The Gnostic or Sufic student will find this text to be of great value. The HADIQATU L HAQIQATSynopsis The Enclosed Garden of Truth, a second text in Sufism, this translation was originally created in 1910, from the writings of Ab?ajd Majd? Adam San⧮, during the 12th century AD. Sufic texts tend to be extremely spiritual and delve deeper into the meanings of heaven than Western philosophers may be used to, resembling more the procession of worlds found in Kabbalah and Neoplatonism. For the studnet of Hinduism and Gnosticism, Sufi texts are highly recommended. Compendium Heptarchiae MysticaeSynopsis: This is a Seraphist (angelic magic) text penned by John Dee, the scientific advisor to Queen Elizabeth toward the end of the 16th century. It entails various revelations concerning the state of the relationship of man to God and the angels, and this version is a mix of archaic english and Latin. De Septem SecundeisSynopsis: A somewhat specious document from 1508 AD written by Johannes Trithemius detailing the chronological appearance and intervention of various angelic beings from the history of the universe according to Genesis. The text itself has similar characteristics to both the Oracles of Zoroaster and Compendium Heptarchiae Mysticae. Dantes InfernoSynopsis: Written by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321 AD), and later translated by Longfellow in the 1800s, this book is very similar on content to Milton's Paradise lost, though it focuses more on the concept of 9 hells, and the suffering men and women recieve for their lives as sinners. For added amusement try the Dantes Inferno test and find out which of the 9 hells your lifestyle would create. Paradise Lost, MiltonSynopsis: Originally published in 1667 AD, Paradise lost is one of the primary source texts for ficticious works used in describing the War in Heaven, and the aftermath of Lucifer's Fall from Grace. The Writing is very eloquent and poetic, if somewhat hard to follow. "Obsequious darkness enters, till her houre, To veile the Heav'n, though darkness here might well Seem twilight here; and now went forth the Morn Such as in highest Heav'n, arrayd in Gold Empyreal, from before her vanisht Night,"The Grand GrimoireSynopsis: One of the most infamous books in black magic, rivaling the Grimoirum Verum and perhaps only rivaled by the sheer audacity of the Black Raven, The Grand Grimoire is often translated into French as Le Dragon Rouge (the red dragon), and discusses the construction of a Destroying rod, amoung other techniques. This version was originally published in 1822 although that which it was translated from is said to have originated as early as 1521 AD. Its companion volume is said to be "The Black dragon" though much more rare. The Black Pullet (Raven)Synopsis: This book of exceedingly questionable authenticity, is said to have originally been penned by a Doctor Johannes Faust, in German, under the title Der drei Falte Zwang der H?. Some of you may be familiar with a creditor term caleld a "faustian pact". It is based upon a very complex contract supposedly written by a certain Faust with a certain demon named Mephistopheles, trading his immortal soul in exchange for power and wealth. This... is that contract. Doji Kurohito If you want, I can store back-ups of those texts on my website, so if those go down, (like the fate of 60% of the rare e-text), we can have some backups.
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:44 pm
Library of Alexandria: 5th shelf Greetings! This page will hold the fifth array of e-texts for the Library, functioning as the 5th shelf of the library. The theme for each day should be more apparent to the reader. The fifth shelf delves into the mideval and fantasy elements of history. As Always, the theme varies from day to day. May 16thThe Complete Works of HP LovecraftSynopsis: After Edgar Allen Poe, comes to our tiny planet, a man, Howard Phillip Lovecraft. His mission was to rattle our fleshy brains with exquisitely horrific thoughts from the great beyond. This section of the Library includes over 60 of his short stories, including Call of Cthulhu, NYarlathotep, Azathoth, Dagon, and many others. For additional reading, click here for a collection of his personal letters. Through the Looking GlassSynopsis: The second part to Alice in Wonderland. Lewis Carroll is the pseudonym of the English writer and mathematician Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, b. Jan. 27, 1832, d. Jan. 14, 1898, known especially for ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND (1865) and THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS (1872), children's books that are also distinguished as satire and as examples of verbal wit. Carroll invented his pen name by translating his first two names into the Latin "Carolus Lodovicus" and then anglicizing it into "Lewis Carroll." Alice in WonderlandSynopsis: The primary text of Lewis Carroll, and perhaps the most legendary, Alice in Wonderland details characters such as the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire cat, and The Queen of Hearts. (An entire essay could be written on the historical impact of this story, although I'll leave that to another crew member, feel free to edit if you have read it) The Works of HG WellsSynopsis: The Works of HG Wells; much like Aesop's Fables, or The Complete Sherlock Holmes, is actually a series of stories and texts by the same author. In this library, you will find links to The Time Machine (1896), The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), The Invisibile Man (1897), The War of the Worlds (189 cool , and dozens of other books. For a backup link, or additional texts, click here. May 15thThe Hunting of the Snark: an Agony in Eight FitsSynopsis: Written by Lewis Caroll in 1876, this book was the inspiration for a variety of military strategies, and other stories and anime including "Project Arms" which was also inspired by his other works. Boethius: Consolatio PhilosophiaeSynopsis: "A golden volume not unworthy of the leisure of Plato or Tully." "To acquire a taste for it is almost to become naturalised in the Middle Ages." Such was the praise for The Consolation of Philosophy granted by Edward Gibbon and C.S. Lewis; they were not the first to succumb. From the Carolingian epoch to the end of the Middle Ages and beyond, this was the most widely copied work of secular literature in Europe.The Complete Sherlock HolmesSynopsis Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), this is a complete list of texts about the legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his faithful assistant, Watson; and his arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty. Sherlock Holmes is the first Fictional character to receive Honorary Fellowship in the Royal Society of Chemistry. Few fictional characters in world history have been so characteristically human yet imitable, another being King Arthur... Le Morte DaArthurSynopsis Written by Sir Thomas Malory between March 4th 1469 and March 3rd 1470. It is the retelling of the Legend of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table. Of Excalibur, and the Lady of the Lake. It Speaks of Sir Lancelot and Lady Gwenivere. It also the quest for the Holy Grail. Let it be known that the interpretation of "Paladin" comes straight from the idealized version of Knights of the Round Table. For a complete, easy download text, click here. For further exploration into the character of Honor and Chivalry, we recommend the biography of King Charlemagne. Biography: King CharlemagneSynopsis: King Charlemagne lived between 742 AD and 814 AD, was responsible for the Carolingian Renaissance, made allies with the middle east, and was a legend in his own time. His Knights were known as Paladins, and he was considered a Holy and Pious King, like a Real Life King Arthur. For additional reading & references click here. Painting of Charlemagne have an uncanny resemblance to paintings of Jesus Christ, though rendered with a crown of gold, not thorns. In other paintings he is depicted with a persian beard, and presence. May 11thArabian NightsSynopsis: While containing less graphics in its original publication than the Kama Sutra, the Arabian Nights, 1,001 Tales of Shaharazad is clearly not intended for children and is definitely Pro-Islamic. A large series of books dating Circa 1500 AD, The unique aspect of this book, at least for its time, was the story woven within a story. It is almost as if it is an infinite web of flashbacks within flashbacks, maknig it ever more difficult to recall who the original story was about. It is also episodic, as Shaharazad begins the next night with a recap of where she left off the previous night. For the Original Translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton, click here. Grimms FairytalesSynopsis Snow White, Rumpelstilzchen, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and about 200 other of the most famous bed time stories in history, published as a collected volume in 1812-1815 AD. Readers should note, however, that Cinderella first appeared in China in around 850-60 AD. The reader is to be advised that the original Grimm's fairy Tales can be brutal, vulgar, and anti-semetic. BeowulfSynopsis: an old English classic, from between 750 and 1100 AD, (probably 750-800 AD) this is an epic tale of brave Warrior of great physical prowess and the trials he delbt with in his kingdom. The tale of Beowulf is very similar in nature to the Epic of Gilgamesh. For those of you who are purists of ancient languages, read the original here. Michael Noire that would be awesome. you know 2 years ago it would be too much to ask, but i think hard drives can handle it now. 3nodding
ive got my own personal list of stuff as well, something like 340 megs, give or take 200 megs. The method of filling in the library is
1. go do at least one investment for Cilldrean Soldier (since he's going army and wont be back for a long long time) and then match the number of Cilldrean soldier investments with books added to the Library.
As you can probably see Doji, this is a REAL library, even though virtual, and I hope that the books added would be considered "worthy" of a Library of Alexandria. 3nodding
Which reminds me, - gotta go do two more Cilldrean Investments before midngiht xd
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:08 pm
Library of Alexandria: 6th shelf Greetings! This page will hold the sixth array of e-texts for the Library, functioning as the 6th shelf of the library. The Theme for this shelf should be slightly different from the previous, turning toward more 15th-20th century texts which are the primary concern of the Colonial Era and Education of the Aristocracy. You may also find a tinge of horror within these halls... May 21stThe AntichristSynopsis: Frederick Nietzsche's final "masterpiece" before losing his marbles and keeling over, this text clearly embodies the ultimate goal of its author. Some historians believe the work of Nietzsche inspired Hitler and the rise of the Nazi Party, others disagree. For some, Nietzsche is the embodiment of Nihilism, a philosophy which is in direct opposition not only to God (as in Atheism) but also to the concept of any truth or scientific progress or meaning in the universe. Published in 1895 and translated in 1920. Thus Spake ZarathustraSynopsis: One of Frederick Nietzsche's greatest compositions, an excerpt serves the purpose of the text far better than a librarian could ever hope to muster: "Since humanity came into being, man hath enjoyed himself too little: that alone, my brethren, is our original sin!" Excerpts: The Gay ScienceSynopsis: Translated from German, from the German Nihilist Frederick Nietzsche (1844-1900), you can find additional resources on the meanings of such statements as "God is Dead" from this link.The Origin of SpeciesSynopsis: One of the most famous scientific and historical works of history, The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection was composed by Charles Darwin (1809-1882), the first evolutionary biologist. The concept of man's evolution from primates, and to a greater degree, primordial ooze, comes directly from this text, thought by hundreds of millions to be scientific fact (with some measure of lattitude for the errors natural to the antiquity of the work). For many this is another version of Genesis, an alternative to the bible. To some, however, the theory of evolution is considered to be just as ficticious as the Bible. It's been a matter of controversy ever since. The Works of VirgilSynopsis: The Original Author of the Aeneid (included here), the writings of Virgil have influenced the history of poetry and fiction for over 2000 years. Respected even in his own time, Virgil has been the inspiration for texts as daunting as Dante's Divine Comedy. This section also includes the Eclogue and Georgics. May 20thOliver TwistSynopsis: The Second primary text by Charles Dickens added to the Library, this fictional tale is the story of a young pauper named Oliver and his never ending quest to change his social status and, in general, stay out of trouble. In some respects, it has similar characteristics to Samuel Clemen's Huckleberry Finn. (feel free to add to this synopsis) A Tale of Two CitiesSynopsis: One of the Most famous works in political fiction, a Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a romantic tragedy about life and death during the French Revolution. WordsworthSynopsis: The complete works of William Wordsworth is a collection any poet or librarian would be proud to have in their collection. An english poet (1770-1850) who lived during the French Revolutionary period, Wordsworth was probably most famous among the romance authors of history. May 19thVoltaireSynopsis: A collection of books by the French Author and Philosopher, Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet, 1694-177 cool . Although most of the texts are in French, one, Candide is translated to English. Voltaire was a poltical revolutionary through the art of Satire, and more than once found himself imprisoned or exiled by government and Nobility. He was also immensely familiar with the Sciences and Philosophy of the age, including the research of Isaac Newton and John Locke. The Work of Edgar Allen PoeSynopsis: A masive archive consisting of over 100 texts of the famous horror author and Poet, Edgar Allen Poe. Works include such famous texts as The Raven, The Masque of the Red Death, and The Fall of the House of Usher. These texts were written primarily between 1827 and 1850. Bram Stokers DraculaSynopsis: Abraham Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish clerk moving up through the various ranks of beauracracy, until his extended stay in London, England gave him the courage to quit his govenrment offices and work in the Lyceum Theatre. Dracula was composed between 1878 and 1897, and has many of the elements you would expect to find in either Grimm's Fairytales or in Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. Stoker was fascinated with the latest technologies of the time, (such as the phonograph and telegraph) and made frequent use of them in his novel. Dracula is to this day, the most filmed character of all time. Mary Shelleys FrankensteinSynopsis: Written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851), this is the complete novel of the legendary re-animation of a collection of human corpses called Frankenstein. Frankenstein themselves was actually a Doctor, and several different theories have been postulated as to the source of this god forsaken technology, among them being the Golem sciences of the Sepher Yetzirah, and the electrical dynamos of Nikola Tesla, who was not yet a child upon the death of this author. It casts an interesting reflection of life in Europe during the early 19th century. Ryu_Yoshimoto Wow... impressive.. the first Virtual Library on Gaia...
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:06 pm
Library of Alexandria: 7th shelf Greetings! This page will hold the seventh array of e-texts for the Library. This time the focus will be books of all eras, although primarily concerned with the Victorian Age and/or the foundations of science. The texts here were placed with great care. Special thanks to the etext archivists, particularly esotericarchives for providing source material. June 6thGreys AnatomySynopsis: Written by Henry Gray F.R.S. and originally illustrated by H.V. Carver (who at the time was a sensualist painter according to the legend) details the complete human anatomy and lists a small number of surgical proceedures of the time. Grey's Anatomy was the primary medical manual for decades, and has gone through more than 15 editions before major upgrades were made in the late 20th century through prisoner experiments with frozen sheets of human corpses. The original Anatomy text itself was created using fresh human corpses in Britain. Quite macabre, yet absolutely necessary for modern medicine. 1911 EncyclopediaSynopsis: The 1911 Encyclopedia is one of the only complete, online Encyclopedias on the internet, which is also entirely free. Most of the material within this volume predates much of the 20th century theories (and failures) and gives us a glimpse of what the world was like before the rise of Relativity, Hitler, Rockets, disinformation, and Computer technology. You might be surprised to discover just how intelligent we aren't after discovering how intelligent our ancestors were. The MahabharataSynopsis: a late 19th century translation of a sanskrit text said to have been written between 300 BC and 300 AD, detailing events which happened at the time of the ancients, such as Krsna and Hanuman. The full length version (most of which is here) is about three times longer than the Bible, and in some ways, encompasses the Bhagavad Gita. This text is especially useful to the scientific student, as it appears to be the first account of nuclear weapons in the History of Mankind. When you find the Brahma-Astra, you will understand. The Tesla PatentsSynopsis: I do not recall exactly how I found this Hungarian website in the search for all things Tesla, but the fact that the man is something of a legend and Demigod in the Eastern European block might be of some indication to his impact on the late 19th to early 20th century. When you arrive at this web page, please click the "Nikola Tesla" link which will begin refreshing the page. When the page begins to expand you will see a list of over 100 patent links and dates, including the actual schematics and commentary from the inventor himself. Additional historical articles are also included, most of the site is in Hungarian; the patents are not. June 3rdDe Occulta Philosophia, Vol. Ihttp://www.esotericarchives.com/agrippa/agrippa1.htm Synopsis: Written by Cornelius Agrippa, in three books between the years 1509 and 1510 (he would have been 23 at the time), it was an ambitious attempt to rejuvenate the art of magic which had degenerated during the dark ages. This section composes the first of the three books, detailing various mechanical aspects of magic such as light, colors, astrology, and psychology. De Occulta Philosophia, Vol. IIhttp://www.esotericarchives.com/agrippa/agrippa2.htm Synopsis: The second book of the three volume set by Agrippa, this volume deals explicitely with Celestial, or to say, Astorlogical systems of magic, particularly dealing with Planets and numbers. De Occulta Philosophia, Vol. IIIhttp://www.esotericarchives.com/agrippa/agrippa3.htm Synopsis: The third and final volume of Agrippa's chief work, this section deals exclusively with ceremonial magic, much in the same way as Theurgia, if somewhat less focused in generalizations and moreso in specifics. Let him who hath understanding reckon the truth of any magical text pertaining to ritual - that rituals which are detailed are not as useful or effective as knowing how they are constructed and upon what theory they are based. Theurgia or On the Mysteries of EgyptSynopsis: A Treatis on Ceremonial, or Higher magic, written by Iamblichus (250-325 AD), Theurgia is an exemplary text on the constitution of Deities and higher entities. The reader may find a number of root conclusions which back up the conclusions of King James' Daemonologie written perhaps 14 centuries later. It begin with the question, to paraphrase "If Gods are all powerful, infinite, united beings, why are there Gods of water, earth, and wind?"May 23rdThe Hunchback of Notre Dame (In English)Synopsis: Victor Hugo's first great Masterpeice, written in 1831, it tells the story of a famous Parisian Hunchback living a Monastic Life in a bell Tower, the woman he loved, the father who betrayed him, and the misery that befell them all. Sanctuary, anyone? Les Miserables (In English)Synopsis: First let me start by saying: "Page 1 of 1416". You are better off downloading this file instead of printing or viewing it, although that can be done as well. The longest sentence ever written is in Les Miserables, and It is currently the second longest running Broadway show in history. Written by Victor Hugo in 1845, it is an epic by any standard. If you would like the French version added, we can do that as well. Selected Papers from the History of ChemistrySynopsis: John Dalton, Madame Curie, Pasteur, and Maxwell, and many more, these are the scientific papers of some of the greatest scientists of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, as well as a few texts from the early 20th century. If you are into science, this would be as good a place as any to start. The Interpretation of DreamsSynopsis: Written by Sigmund Freud in 1900, this volume details some of the more famous theories on dreams and the subconscious mind. Freud is the inventor of the notion of Id, Ego, and Superego, and is one of the founding fathers of modern psychology. Michael Noire I'm currently wondering if its worth the effort to link to a more complete version of the Yetzirah. I've got four versions + translations in my house, but the text is so deep it would be a miracle to see someone get past even the first page. Anyway, we've now got 12 books in our library, those books being closer to 30-40 if you look at the size of some of them. This post may be eaten and turned into more library space. I'll begin to miniaturize various posts, although i think Umhiemlicher's posts are set to some wierd setting.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:07 am
Library of Alexandria: 8th shelfGreetings! This page will hold the 8th array of e-texts for the Library, functioning as the special request shelf of the library. The theme for each day will become somewhat apparent to the reader. Special thanks to the web hosts who have been as stable as they were for as long as they have been, and... to those of you who have contributed books to the Library. heart June 17thThe Complete Works of ShakespeareSynopsis: This is a direct link to a series of sublinks, essays, and complete etext volumes (over 40 stories in total) of the famed playwrite, William Shakespeare. From Hamlet's homo erotic tragedy, to the romance of Romeo and Juliet, to the psychotic break of MacBeth, you will find those texts you have heard so much about, and seen reinacted so many times, in their complete verse, here. August 20thLaws of ManuSynopsis: A hindu text dating back to 1500 BC (the time of Moses) the translation itself was written in 1886 by George Bohler. It details a story similar in nature to the book of Genesis, but follows the Mahabharata and Vedas, and thus the people of India, in a similar way that the book of Genesis follows the people of the middle east, and the Kebra Negast the people of Ethiopia. There are certain elements in the creation story which resemble the teachings of Orpheus, such as the cosmic egg; as well as sentiments concerning the relationship between Aether and creation. Oration on the Dignity of ManSynopsis: Written in the 15th century by Giovanni Pico della Mirandola ( Italian philosopher and scholar, born 24 February, 1463; died 17 November, 1494), this text was a cornerstones of Renaissance thought, discussing like potential and innate divinity of humankind. Inspired in part by the philosophy of Plato and the mysteries of Kabbalah. For those familiar with the second Act of Hamlet " What a peice of work is man..." this sentiment may be familiar. September 5thPlease note the texts of September 5th are added by Michael Noire and NOT Doji Kurohito, who is completely innocent therefore exempt of any liability that may arise from the publication of these texts. In the event that responsiblity must rest upon an inidividual, I, Michael Noire will accept full responsibility for my actions. The political nature of the following Texts should be viewed with the same amount of precautions as were recommended with previous texts of a sensitive nature. George Washingtons 1777 VisionSynopsis: A startling, somewhat disturbing vision of the first president of the United States, concerning the future welfare of his country. It begins with the encounter of an angelic personage, to whom the conversation and scene unfurls in apocalyptic detail. USA Patriot Act HR 3162Synopsis: While contemplating the content of the Work of Karl Marx, it seemed appropriate to stay with the theme of "politics". In light of that theme, here is the United States Patriot Act, which was generated almost immediately following the 9/11 events. As today is 5/11, it seemed appropriate. Animal FarmSynopsis: Perhaps George Orwell's Greatest Work to be published while he stilled lived, Animal Farm was an allegory, if not parable, to the construction of politics... corrupt politics, and how it functioned in the 20th century, using Animals to describe the crimes of Stalin's Government and Society (Communism, see below). If you like this book, you may also like Catcher and the Rye (JD Salinger), and Fahrenheit 451 (Ray bradbury). 1984Synopsis: Written by Geoge Orwell during a similar time frame as Animal Farm, 1984 is a wonderful fantasy if you live in the 1940s or 50s... and in the 21st century it is one of the most terrifying stories ever written by man. This is the foundation for several other stories, movies, and entertainment. To detail its contents would be innapropriate. Merely read the first page... The Poverty of PhilosophySynopsis: Our first book by Karl Marx. Publsihed first in 1847, it is an Expose' on his belief system concerning economics, and how they effect poltics, and hence, morality. Marx attempted to resolve the social presssures of civilization by creating Coincidentia oppositorum of the rich and poor. It could be said, that Marx is responsible for the relative stability of the Societ Union after the collapse of the Royal Familes, and particularly, during the rise and invasion of the Third Reich. Manifesto of the Communist PartySynopsis: Published in 1848 by Karl Marx, this text could be considered the key stone for Communism in the Soviet Union, and perhaps, heavily influenced the Government of China during the 20th century and later. Those of you familair with a certain movie with Jim Carry The Truman Show, or its ancestors, might be familiar with the extreme rivalry betweenthe NATO and the Communists, which started in the 1950s and relaxed after the Reagan Administration. Several people in the political arena have compared the strategy of the Patriot Act of the United States to a reinactment of the McCarthy Era. Autobiography of a YogiSynopsis: A text written by Paramhansa Yogananda over 50 years ago and revised several times by the Self Realization Fellowship,, Autobiography of a Yogi describes the life story of one of the most famous Hindu teachers in history, who also authored a very famous translation of the Bhagavad Gita. It is full of historical accounts of events from the late 1800s to the early 1900s which sound more mythical than believable. It has been read the world over by people ranging from members of the United Nations and Yoga masters to martial artists such as Noire's Aiki Sensei (to his surprise!) October 28thDas KapitalSynopsis: In 1867 Karl Marx wrote Das Kapital, while in Britain. His text outlines how the animistic, idol worship of inanimate objects not only deifies the material creations of man, but how man eventually places a higher value on the items than the creators themselves, thus creating a new theology of consumers and fetishes. Evidence of this theory exists today in the seasonal approach to holidays such as Christmas and Halloween, where manufactured goods collectively create "Holy Days" with mythologies surrounding the rituals of capitalism. Wealth of NationsSynopsis: A text composed by Adam Smith in 1776 which inspired Charles Darwin during the Victorian Era, later functioning as a the seed for immoral capitalism and the Trickle Down theory OF Ronald Reagan some 210 years later. The primary function of the document is to argue the social benefits of free enterprise. Doji Kurohito Hmmmm if worse comes to worse we could just make a site on my website and link from there. With the new fishing out especially, expect somesite problems >_O EDIT: Oh, I can only make copies of the following things: The Sepher Sephier Yetsua Vedas (Huge Word Doc) Upanishads (PDF) The other sites were multiple links.
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:05 pm
Library of Alexandria: 9th shelfGreetings! This page will hold the 9th array of e-texts for the Library, functioning as the Romantic & Victorian section of the library. The theme for each day will become somewhat apparent to the reader. Special thanks to the web hosts who have been as stable as they were for as long as they have been, and... to those of you who have contributed books to the Library. heart October 30thThe Angel in the HouseSynopsis: Written between 1854 and 1862, this lengthy poem details Coventry Patmore's ideal woman and left a considerable impression on Victorian society and its followers. It mgiht be of interest to the student of history that while biological sex is obvious, the ideas of gender roles are variable from culture to culture, and until the British empire reinforced their ideas in other civilizations, what was previously acceptable was entirely variable. This text, therefore, serves best to illustrate an undiluted image of what Victorians prized as "Femmininity". November 6thThe Book of the CourtyerSynopsis: Also known as the Book of the Courtier, those of you who are familiar with the King James Daemonologie text above, will be familiar with the archaic english writing style of this text. as we have gone about the business of describing the "Ideal Woman" of Victorian era, we herewith describe the "Ideal Man" in this outline. Written by Sir Thomas Hoby in 1561 AD, and edited in 1900 by Walter Raleigh, the Courtier is the type of person to whom Charlamagne drew his Paladins - Ergo, the text is an instruction manual not so much on the fictional and factual glory days of Knights in Shining Armour (ala Le Mort De Artur and the Biograhy of Charles the Great) but the instruction manual on their character and personality - what it IS to be a Paladin. April 15th, 2006Compiled Works of MachiavelliSynopsis: The 15th Century author, Nicollo Machiavelli, is one of the first historical political writers cited in IR politics, along side Chinese Sun Tzu (see Art of War, above), and greek Thucydides (see below). Covering the concept of political Realism, an additional backup of his work "The Prince" can be found here. June 20th, 2006The General Theory of Employment, Interest and MoneySynopsis: in 1936, the British Economist, John Maynard Keynes created his most influential work, creating the foundation for modern Macroeconomics. The text led to the Keynesian revolution, and received several follow up works by Keynes political society "the Circus". Keynes himself married a Russian Ballet Dancer and become popular with Marxist theorists. He also opposed the conclusions of the Versailles Peace Conference, which arguably, may have been the principle cause for world war II. August 13th, 2006Tolstoi, War and PeaceSynopsis: Tolstoi, a 19th Century Russian author and spiritual Leader compiled several anecdotes from the Napoleonic Wars, chronicling the events from the perspective of Russian Aristocracy. While the novel itself is fictitious, the history and events and research that went into it contain several important facts of the period. A Classic read by the leaders of the world for over a century. August 18th, 2006Brave New WorldSynopsis: One of the most famous books on political totalitarianism, brave new world outlines a series of technological and governmental revolutions intended to create a world of Alphas, Betas, and Deltas, among other components of society where everything is controlled. Very similar to the book 1984, by Wells, Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) argued with Wells, claiming Well's model would never happen, but his own model "The Brave New World" was the more likely of the two. Which do you suppose was more correct? Read and find out! November 5th, 2006Remember, the 5th of November...The Jewish State, by Theodor HerzlSynopsis:Toward the end of the 19th century, a German author created a revolutionary theory on how to establish a Jewish State, how to motivate the people into Nationalism, and policies deemed necessary for the new State to maintain its power. Many theorize this text was responsible for the creation of Israel as it stands today. Second Tretise on Government, by John LockeSynopsis: The second Treatise on Government is the latter, and greater half of one of John Locke's most famous and influential works. A Philosopher and Political author, Locke's influence reached historical figures such as Voltaire, Marx, and Thomas Jefferson. Arguably, this text functions as the foundation for Libertarian political theory. March 1st, 2007The Analyst, by George BerkeleySynopsis: Written in 1734 by George Berkeley, the Analyst indirectly revolutionized the approach to formal calculus as approached by Newton and Liebniz. Particularly concerning infinitesimals like epsilon, and the errors of such logic. Berkeley himself is responsible for the California University of the same name and the city that followed. He also functions as one of the pillars of modern philosophy. March 2nd, 2008The Lotus SutraSynopsis: A legendary Buddhist prayer book dating centuries, the Lotus Sutra is accompanied by a series of Chinese and Japanese myths vaguely similar to the Necronomicon. The holy book is said to save or curse the people who recite it in often gruesome ways. Michael Noire dont worry, i can aquire single versions of all of the above, except the epic of gilgamesh, i think. It was a bit harder to find the first time than the second time. Google plans on archiving the entire libraries of several major universities numbering 5,000,000 books as complete full color etexts for free. People forgot the internet was originally designed for intellectuals and as a free place to interact. ^_~
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 2:01 pm
Library's next plans include Chinese literature and occultic texts such as the black pullet, the grand grimoire and some Agrippa stuff.
Not exactly sure how useful the latin texts would be to people O_o
so I'll start with the "how to burn a witch" to keep a "balance"
this post will later turn into more library space xd
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 10:16 pm
reserved post
planned updates include:
depending on how long it is before we exhaust the "centuries old" texts, we may eventually cover the more modern works such a** HP Lovecraft and Mark Twain.
we still have to get the 16th and 17th century hygiographa (sacred texts), and have much ground to cover.
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 10:22 pm
Reserved ... wil reveal what goes in this shelf in a bit
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 10:42 pm
reserved for more texts...
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 10:51 pm
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