This fascinating biography of Madame Blavatsky, the founder of Theosophy, paints a vivid portrait of a woman who defied convention and challenged the norms of her time. Lillie explores Blavatsky's early life in Russia, her travels and adventures in India and the United States, and her role in the development of the occult movement in the late 19th century. He also discusses the controversies that surrounded her, including allegations of fraud and deception. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of occultism and spiritualism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.