The new Apocrypha: A guide to strange science and occult beliefs

by John Thomas Sladek

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Original publication date: 1974

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Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 133 — Philosophy and Psychology Parapsychology & occultism Specific topics in parapsychology and occultism
LCC: BF1411 .S55 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Psychology Occult sciences

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