THEOSOPHICAL MANUALS. No. 3.

DEATH—AND AFTER?

ANNIE BESANT.

Annie Besant (1847–1933) was a famous British social reformer, women's rights activist, and a leading figure in the Theosophical Society, eventually becoming its president.

This refers to the "20th thousand" printing, signaling that the book was a popular success with twenty thousand copies produced by the time of this 1906 edition.

Theosophy: A spiritual movement founded in the late 19th century that seeks to understand the "divine wisdom" underlying all religions and the hidden laws of the universe.

Benares is the historical name for Varanasi, India. It became a central hub for the Theosophical Society when the organization moved its international headquarters to India.