Baird Spalding's Far East travels in 1894 have played a ground-breaking role in introducing to the Western world the knowledge that there are "Masters" assisting and guiding humanity. Handsomely boxed in their own sleeves: the six volumes of Baird T. Spalding's monumental classic--the work that more than any other has bequeathed the wisdom and knowledge of the immortal masters -- assist and guide the heart in every age. Since 1924, when these writings first appeared, they have influenced and inspired generations of seekers. Astonished at the interest in his discoveries and experiences, he wrote Volume 2 (1927). Volume 3 (1935) followed along with a 30 city tour. Volume 4 (1948) and Volume 5 (1955) were compiled from his question and answer material and Volume 6 (1996) contains historical reference to his articles for the Mind Magazine 1935-37.
Baird T. Spalding, whose name became legend in metaphysical circles during the first half of the 20th century was a mineral engineer by trade who was lured to lead a spiritual expedition in 1892 by the miraculous references found in literature of the time.