Annie Besant — Evolution of Life & Form

London, Theosophical Publishing House, 1918. Cloth. A third edition copy of this uncommon theosophical and philosophical work by Annie Besant, containing four brilliant lectures. The third edition of this uncommon work.Annie Besant's rumination on life through a series of four lectures, originally delivered at the 23rd anniversary meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, Madras, in 1898.Lectures include 'Ancient and Modern Science', 'Functions of the Gods', 'Evolution of Life', and 'Evolution of Form&apos.Besant was an activist, theosophist, socialist, and supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule.Prior owner's ink inscription of C. A. Williams to the recto to the front endpaper.Four pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, with a few light marks and a little discolouration to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional light handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .