Luke Broughton Introductory Remarks to a Pamphlet Entitled Why I Am An Astrologer 1887

Broughton, L. D., M. D. ‘Introductory Remarks to a Pamphlet Entitled Why I Am An Astrologer, and a Reply to Richard A. Proctor’s article on the “Humbug of Astrology,” Published in the “New York World,” Feb. 6th, 1887, with Criticisms on the “New York World,” Mr. Proctor, and Judge John Jay Gordon, of the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, PA’ Published by The Author, 66 West Fourth Street, New York, 1887.

Leather (somewhat scuffed). Binding internally split in one place and splitting in another. [2] + 45 + [1]

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Carefully scanned in full colour from our authentic original printing of the 1887 first edition.

Prominent mid-late 19th century astrologer Luke Dennis Broughton was one of the leading advocates for astrology in the United States in his day. He ran into opposition from various quarters including astronomer Richard Anthony Proctor (1837-1888), an outspoken sceptic regarding astrology.

Introductory Remarks to a Pamphlet Entitled Why I Am An Astrologer is a short early book by Broughton which details his arguments on the matters raised by Proctor in the New York press, and contains some autobiographical content.