""Elias Ashmole: The Mystic Recluse of Oxford"" is a biographical account of the life and beliefs of Elias Ashmole, a 17th-century English antiquarian, politician, and Freemason. Written by the renowned palmist and occultist Cheiro, this book explores Ashmole's fascination with alchemy, astrology, and the esoteric arts, as well as his role in founding the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Cheiro delves into Ashmole's personal life, including his marriage to a wealthy widow and his involvement in the English Civil War. The book also examines Ashmole's connection to the Rosicrucian movement and his influence on the development of modern Freemasonry. Overall, ""Elias Ashmole: The Mystic Recluse of Oxford"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a little-known historical figure and sheds light on the mystical and occult beliefs of the 17th century.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysteries and Romances of the World's Greatest Occultists, by Cheiro . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132463.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.