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BOOK REVIEWS by Barry Van- Asten. BOOK REVIEWS. by Barry Van- Asten. The Old Straight Track - by Alfred Watkins. Whether by human design or coincidence, the principles behind this system of ley lines still remains a mystery - were they a network of tracks used in prehistoric times and was there a sacred aspect to their use? We do not know and it is for the reader to explore the evidence and decide for themself. This remarkable little book is beautifully illustrated with line diagrams, maps and photographs and Watkins' visionary system of 'old straight tracks' seems a sound and sensible theory. Haunted Borley - by A. Henning. This is a rare and delightful little book by A. Henning, Rector of Borley cum Liston, and despite the title, the book does not focus entirely on the strange occurrences that took place at Borley Rectory (and later at Borley Church). There is a sense of the Rector's passion for his parish - he has researched the history of the church and in particular the Waldegrave family monument which lies within. He describes the church architecture and the restoration of the original stone Mensa in 1. But, it was the haunting that brought Borley to the attention of the world and there are some fascinating insights into its history, but essentially, it is Mr Henning's love for Borley with its beautiful church which shines through and persists in the mind of the reader longer than any ghost! Wonderful and timeless! The Hollow Vale: A Poem - by James Turner. The Hollow Vale is James Turner's third book of poetry and it describes a journey taken by the author; a journey through the contours of his mind; a romantic quest through a rustic landscape towards the Hollow Vale, which may or may not be a dream or some spiritual vision. Like Bunyan's 'The Pilgrim's Progress' or Coleridge's 'Kubla Khan', we enter into the scenes conjured by the poet and join him on the quest to the Hollow Vale, where there is 'a place for the lonely heart,/ a little earth to cover nakedness'. This is a beautiful poem rich in imagery and one for all lovers of poetry and enthusiasts of Mr Turner's work. The Accident And Other Poems - by James Turner. James Turner's 'The Accident and other poems' is his fifth and final collection of verse. This slim volume contains some of the most tender and evocative lines on nature and agriculture interwoven by the thread of Turner's life experiences; pain and the approaching mood of mortality (he was to die nine years after its publication) together with the magic of the seasonal rhythms he would have known and worked with, give the collection a curiously personal sense. The poems are timeless and I felt that I was discovering something very special when reading this remarkable book by a very extraordinary man! A must for poetry lovers! Ghosts Of Borley: Annals Of The Haunted Rectory - by Paul Tabori. I became 'strangely obsessed' with Borley Rectory from an early age and I am still under the spell! This book by Paul Tabori and Peter Underwood is thoroughly researched with evidence of the hauntings from past incumbents of the house and other eye- witness accounts. All those involved seem to become familiar characters in a sort of internal trial within the readers' mind, examining evidence and statements etc; and then of course there is the famous 'phantom nun'! Whatever your opinion of Harry Price, the investigator and 'showman', he was still a pioneer in paranormal research and his meticulous methods for recording the hauntings became the blue- print for all such cases. And whether one believes in ghosts or not, the story of 'the most haunted house in England' is a fascinating one! There are some wonderful illustrations and the chapters maintain interest throughout. This book is a classic and should be on the shelf of every Borley/paranormal enthusiast. An absolute delight to read! Sometimes Into England: A Second Volume Of Autobiography - by James Turner. James Turner's second volume of autobiography is no less remarkable than his first - Seven Gardens for Catherine. In this companion piece we are shown Turner's life at the notorious Borley Rectory, considered 'the most haunted house in England' and Turner's attempts to make a success of the gardens and 'mushroom sheds'. The journey takes us through Belchamp Walter and his explorations of Suffolk and the Fens, to the idyllic Primrose Cottage near North Cornwall, and finally to the haven of Treneague where he creates a magical garden that reflects the wonder of the man and his timeless love of the land with his passion for words - along with his untiring adoration for his wife 'Catherine'. A beautiful book! Seven Gardens For Catherine: An Autobiography - by James Turner. I became interested in James Turner through his connection to the Borley Rectory haunting, and Seven Gardens for Catherine is the first part of Turner's autobiography. This really is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a poet sadly not given the recognition he deserves in contemporary times. The book is nicely illustrated and we are shown Turner's life at home in rural Kent and his years at Oxford before his marriage to 'Catherine' and the financial misfortunes which led to bankruptcy. This is the story of an indecisive man finding the courage and conviction to follow his heart through the hardship and struggles, yet throughout the comic mishaps and endevours there is a tale of enduring love and a passion for the soil which culminates in Turner's poetic vision of life - as Turner himself says: 'the record of a man's gardening is the autobiography if not of his soul, certainly of his body!' I quite agree - an excellent book about an extraordinary man! Discovering Wayside Graves And Memorial Stones - by Mark Chetwynd- Stapylton. This is a delightful little book with charming line drawings by Edward Stamp. Each legend is concise and a joy to read for those interested in history and superstitions. There is a sprinkling of black & white photographs to accompany a selection of the tales and all in all Mark Chetwynd- Stapylton has produced a wonderful book to dip into from time to time and it makes one want to go out and discover for oneself these little treasures that exist along roadsides and out of the way nooks and crannies. A joy indeed that leaves the reader wanting more! Magick In Theory And Practice - by Aleister Crowley. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. This is Crowley's magnum opus and an essential book for any enthusiast of the occult arts or student of Crowley's system of Magick. It comprises of three sections: Part I - Mysticism (yoga techniques) the basis for all magical work. Part II - Ceremonial Magic with a complete description of the magical weapons and their uses as taught in the Golden Dawn. Part III - Crowley's magical system in theory and practice expounded with its foundations rooted in the Book of the Law and the aeon of Horus. There are certain formulas with their significance to the Great Work and chapters on Consecrations, Oaths, Invocations, Clairvoyance, Divination, Alchemy and rituals taken from The Equinox. Some of the ideology can be obscure to the beginner but through diligent research and understanding many of its tenets become clearer to the student. I would suggest that it is read alongside The Great Beast by John Symonds and The Magical Records of the Beast 6. Symonds & Grant. The Book of the Law is also advised for the most part of the book, especially part III, and what burgeoning library of the student would be complete without The Confessions of Aleister Crowley? It is the handbook that all modern day magicians should own. I personally obtained the book in my early teens and the book seemed to grow in strength with a magical energy of its own - it became a living tool and a compendium of great knowledge and wisdom. It is therefore an excellent place for those with an open and enquiring mind wishing to unravel and understand the great driving force and life's work of the man they dubbed 'the wickedest man in the world' - Aleister Crowley! Love is the law, love under will. Gems From The Equinox - by Israel Regardie. This is an excellent compendium of the major works found in Crowley's great masterpiece of occult knowledge - The Equinox, a periodical which declared the Law of the New Aeon of Thelema. Gems from the Equinox is divided into seven sections on themes such as: The Book of the Law, Yoga, Magick, and Sex Magick etc and there is something for all students and scholars of Magick and Crowley's works in this concise collection. Israel Regardie has done a fine job on this volume of illumination, yet how can it ever compare to that superior star which is the Equinox? There are some omissions which I feel should have been included, such as: The Temple of Solomon the King, John St John, Across the Gulf, The Rites of Eleusis, The Herb Dangerous, and The Soldier! In volume one we see the young 'beast', already enjoying the assembled air of aristocracy and demonic debauchery, in his rooms at Trinity College, Cambridge, immersed in science and philosophy. The poems are chiefly spiritual and mystical and they show the lyrical and dramatic influences of Baudelaire, Swinburne, Shelley and Byron. We see a man bored by the constraints of Edwardian England, seeking new horizons and new sins. Poems such as 'Aceldama', 'The Tale of Archaise', 'Songs of the Spirit', 'Jephthah' and 'Tanhauser' give us a glimpse into the mind of the great man and his vast knowledge. Volume two continues with 'Alice: An Adultery' and 'The Sword of Song', while volume three concludes with 'Why Jesus Wept', Rosa Mundi, and other love songs', 'Rodin in Rime' and 'Orpheus'. We find Crowley the 'romantic' and Crowley the 'wanderer', yet 'White Stains' (1. Snowdrops from a Curate's Garden' (1.
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