REDGROVE, H. Stanley. Bygone Beliefs: Being a series of excursions in the byways of thought.

(London): William Rider & Son, Limited, 1920.  First edition.  Hardcover.  22.2cm by 15cm.  xvi, 205 pages.  A collection of essays that explore various historical beliefs, customs, and superstitions, offering insights into the ways in which people in the past interpreted the world around them.  The volume covers a range of topics, including ancient myths, alchemical practices, astrology, magic, and folklore showing how these beliefs influenced people’s daily lives, their understanding of nature, and their spiritual practices. The essays often draw from historical sources, providing a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural environment of past societies, as well as how these ideas shaped philosophical, religious, and scientific thinking.  Illustrated throughout.  A very good copy, in dust jacket.