The Tenebrous Files: Occult Chicago
Beneath Chicago’s steel skyline and bustling streets lies a hidden history of ritual, secrecy, and shadow. From the séances of the nineteenth century to the rise of Theosophy and secret lodges, from the Moorish Science Temple and the “I AM” cult to Michael Bertiaux’s Gnostic Vodoun currents, the city has long been a crossroads for the arcane.
But this is no mere catalog of curious beliefs. In these pages you will uncover scandals that split movements apart, rituals whispered in the backrooms of bookstores, occult publishing empires built on fraud and forbidden knowledge, and even the violent intersections of magic and crime—from the Moorish Science Temple murder of 1929 to the terror of the Chicago Ripper Crew.
Drawing on Chicago’s unique blend of immigrant traditions, criminal underworld, and restless search for meaning, The Tenebrous Files: Occult Chicago reveals a city forever entangled with the unseen. This is the story of secret societies and dark faiths, of hidden architecture and forgotten lodges, of panic and persecution, and of the strange resilience of the occult in America’s heartland.
Step into the shadows of the Windy City, where every alley may hide a ritual, every building may conceal a symbol, and every era brings the eternal return of the strange, the forbidden, and the tenebrous.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Tenebrous Files: Occult Chicago Beneath Chicago's steel skyline and bustling streets lies a hidden history of ritual, secrecy, and shadow. From the seances of the nineteenth century to the rise of Theosophy and secret lodges, from the Moorish Science Temple and the "I AM" cult to Michael Bertiaux's Gnostic Vodoun currents, the city has long been a crossroads for the arcane. But this is no mere catalog of curious beliefs. In these pages you will uncover scandals that split movements apart, rituals whispered in the backrooms of bookstores, occult publishing empires built on fraud and forbidden knowledge, and even the violent intersections of magic and crime-from the Moorish Science Temple murder of 1929 to the terror of the Chicago Ripper Crew. Drawing on Chicago's unique blend of immigrant traditions, criminal underworld, and restless search for meaning, The Tenebrous Files: Occult Chicago reveals a city forever entangled with the unseen. This is the story of secret societies and dark faiths, of hidden architecture and forgotten lodges, of panic and persecution, and of the strange resilience of the occult in America's heartland. Step into the shadows of the Windy City, where every alley may hide a ritual, every building may conceal a symbol, and every era brings the eternal return of the strange, the forbidden, and the tenebrous. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798266125711
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Tenebrous Files: Occult Chicago Beneath Chicago's steel skyline and bustling streets lies a hidden history of ritual, secrecy, and shadow. From the seances of the nineteenth century to the rise of Theosophy and secret lodges, from the Moorish Science Temple and the "I AM" cult to Michael Bertiaux's Gnostic Vodoun currents, the city has long been a crossroads for the arcane. But this is no mere catalog of curious beliefs. In these pages you will uncover scandals that split movements apart, rituals whispered in the backrooms of bookstores, occult publishing empires built on fraud and forbidden knowledge, and even the violent intersections of magic and crime-from the Moorish Science Temple murder of 1929 to the terror of the Chicago Ripper Crew. Drawing on Chicago's unique blend of immigrant traditions, criminal underworld, and restless search for meaning, The Tenebrous Files: Occult Chicago reveals a city forever entangled with the unseen. This is the story of secret societies and dark faiths, of hidden architecture and forgotten lodges, of panic and persecution, and of the strange resilience of the occult in America's heartland. Step into the shadows of the Windy City, where every alley may hide a ritual, every building may conceal a symbol, and every era brings the eternal return of the strange, the forbidden, and the tenebrous. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798266125711
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