DeVores Encyclopedia 1 by mattG The Amazon computer has notified me of the reprint of this book because I liked Joseph Crane's new work. I have seen it quoted here before so is it worth buying? I already have Fred Getting's encyclopedia of astrology. I have also noticed that it can be cheaper to buy books from the Book Depository site - at least in the UK Quote Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:49 pm
2 by aquirata It's a good basic reference to have, covering a very diverse subject well. Not familiar with Getting and so cannot comment on the differences. Peter Quote Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:28 pm
3 by Astraea Hi Matt. I agree with Peter, DeVore is a good basic reference. It contains many entries which a traditional astrologer will appreciate. Often, I've found tidbits in DeVore that I've not seen anywhere else and I'm glad it's been reprinted. My favorite astrological dictionaries are DeVore and Larousse, but I think the latter is out of print -- making the DeVore reissue especially welcome. Quote Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:00 pm
4 by Tom DeVore's book was first published in 1947. It does have some solid traditional references and given what was available at the time, it is probably as well done as it could be. For a more traditional and wildly biased, but fun read, Try Wilson's Dictionary of Astrology. DeVore refers to Wilson as does almost everyone else until the mid 20th century. Wilson's work was first published in 1819, and was the standard reference until DeVore. There are even limited references to Uranus (Ouranos) and a reference to the four main asteroids. I own both books and use them both as references and for reading now and then. Tom Quote Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:52 am
De Vores 5 by mattG Thanks for your replies. The Wilson book also seems to be available but only as a Kessinger facsimile - Matt Quote Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:15 pm
6 by Tom The Wilson book also seems to be available but only as a Kessinger facsimile - Try www.astroamerica.com They have an excellent edition of Wilson's work. Tom Quote Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:26 pm
8 by Andrew Bevan Tom said: For a more traditional and wildly biased, but fun read, Try Wilson's Dictionary of Astrology. DeVore refers to Wilson as does almost everyone else until the mid 20th century. Wilson's work was first published in 1819, and was the standard reference until DeVore. That's interesting. I was just browsing through Pearce and noticed [not having read this thread] that he seemed to have some disagreement with Wilson on something. I haven't read Wilson, so I couldn't tell, but thank you for drawing my attention to this and it will certainly be on my list when I get round to shopping again. http://www.astronor.com Quote Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:22 pm