Among the Gnomes: An Occult Tale of Adventure in the Untersberg Paperback - 2010

Among the Gnomes: An Occult Tale of Adventure in the Untersberg is a novel written by Franz Hartmann. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Karl who ventures into the Untersberg mountain range, located near Salzburg, Austria. Karl is a student of the occult and is on a quest to discover the secrets of the underground world of the gnomes. As Karl delves deeper into the mountain, he encounters a variety of mystical creatures and beings, including gnomes, fairies, and other spirits. He learns that the gnomes are not the simple creatures he had imagined, but are instead powerful and intelligent beings with their own society and culture. As Karl explores the underground world, he uncovers a plot by a group of evil magicians who seek to enslave the gnomes and use their powers for their own gain. Karl must use his knowledge of the occult and his courage to stop the magicians and protect the gnomes.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also explores themes of spirituality, mysticism, and the occult. It provides a unique perspective on the world of the gnomes and their role in the natural world. Overall, Among the Gnomes is an engaging and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to fans of fantasy, adventure, and the occult.Hartmann was a famous occultist who understood the ""inner secret workings"" of nature. Although we believe this book to be allegorical, it well represents the forces a spiritual initiate is likely to meet and must master. Contents: Introduction; In the Dragon's Den; Within the Untersberg; Among the Gnomes; Lucifer; Digging for Light; War. Fun and enlightening reading. Also good for children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.