An illustrated presentation a group of eight sages and seers from the last five hundred years whose lives stand out as examples of mystical idealism, devout aspiration, and sincere dedication. The chapter headings are: <BR>-- Nostradamus, Seer of France<BR>-- Francis Bacon, the Concealed Poet<BR>-- The Mystical Figures of Jakob Boehme<BR>-- The Shepherd of Children's Minds -- Johann Amos Comenius<BR>-- The Comte de St. Germain<BR>-- Mysticism of William Blake<BR>-- Thomas Taylor, the English Platonist<BR>-- Gandhi -- A tribute