PRIMITIVE SYMBOLISM
Reading edition
As illustrated in Phallic Worship; or, The Reproductive Principle, by the late Hodder M. Westropp. With an Introduction by Major-General Forlong, author of “Rivers of Life.”
“This work is a multum in parvo of the growth and spread of Phallicism, as we commonly call the worship of nature or fertilizing powers. I felt, when solicited to enlarge and illustrate it on the sudden death of the lamented author, that it would be desecration to touch so complete a compendium by one of the most competent and soundest thinkers who have written on this world-wide faith. None knew better or saw more clearly than Mr. Westropp that in this oldest symbolism and worship lay the foundations of all the goodly systems we call Religions.”—J. G. R. Forlong.
“A well-selected repertory of facts illustrating this subject, which should be read by all who are interested in the study of the growth of religions.”—Westminster Review.
In crown 8vo., 676 pages, cloth, price 10s. 6d.