This is one of the notably important books of Theosophy. It contains the letters from the Masters, the teachers of H.P. Blavatsky, to A.P. Sinnett and to A.O. Hume. Earlier published versions of this book have been arranged by topic. Since some letters are undated it was even harder for the reader to understand them in proper sequence. With this edition, the letters are arranged in chronological sequence and generous notes are included that assist the reader with background information of when and where - information that has accumulated with years of research.

These letters were written as personal letters to individuals so the material is not written with the generality and finished form of published material. So you should read some other material of Theosophy first. And when you are ready, dig into this for priceless insight. In sum: a key book with the best arrangement and annotation.

Here is one inspiring quote from one letter:

"Nature has linked all parts of her Empire together by subtle threads of magnetic sympathy, and there, there is a mutual correlation even between a star and a man; thought runs swifter than the electric fluid, and your thought will find me if projected by a pure impulse, as mine will find, has found, and often impressed upon your mind. We may move in cycles divided-not entirely separated from each other: Like the light in the sombre valley seen by the mountaineer from his peaks, every bright thought in your mind, my Brother, will sparkle and attract the attention of your distant friend, and correspondent. If thus we discover our natural Allies in the Shadow-world - your world and ours outside the precincts - and it is our law to approach every such an one if even there be but the feeblest glimmer of the true "Tathagata" light within him - then how far easier for you to attract us. (Letter XLV)"