The Brethren of Mount Atlas: Being the First Part of an African Theosophical Story (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hugh E. M. Stutfield

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484282824 ISBN 13: 9780484282826

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Three men share a wild dream of travel that blends field sports with secret knowledge.

In this opening tale, a trio of friends plotting a grand, uncertain expedition steps from the shooting lodge into a world where occult ideas and mysterious mentors hint at greater powers.

The narrative follows a narrating journalist who introduces himself and his companions, then shifts to a vivid portrait of their circle: the restless Gerald Somervell, the thoughtful Urquhart, and the grounded, self-aware narrator. Their conversations touch on distant horizons, from wild game hunts to the promise of encounter with learned masters and esoteric societies. As they press toward a fabled oasis, the tone blends brisk outdoorsmanship with a curiosity about hidden depths and spiritual paths.

• Meet a cast of distinct personalities, each drawn with warmth and wit.
• Explore early chapters that mix amateur travel talk with hints of occult study and friendship.
• Experience a journey that moves from rugged moorlands to city streets and shadowed lodgings in exotic locales.
• See the first hints of larger mysteries tied to legendary adepts and ancient knowledge.

Ideal for readers drawn to atmospheric adventure with a touch of mysticism, and fans of classic tales that pair travel, sport, and a keen sense of wonder.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484282824
• ISBN 13: 9780484282826
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 350