CLODD (Edward, 1840-1930, Anthropologist and Rationalist)

Autograph Letter Signed to Sydney A. Gimson, 1860-1938, secretary of the Leicester Secular Society, saying that "a severe cold on my chest" prevents his coming on 5th December, and as his subject "is not in lecture shape", he sends another "which can be read ... Although it has an entertaining text in the story" , it "has really serious significance in the part which the superstition about names has played in custom & belief", 2 sides 8vo., 5 Princes Street, E.C., 2nd December

Among his books are 'Childhood of the World' (1873), 'Myths and Dreams' (1885), and 'The Story of Creation' (1888). Clodd was secretary of the London Joint-Stock Bank, 1872-1915.

Item Date:  1909

Stock No:  19613      £45

             Add to Wish List     Order/Enquire