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: -- Nostradamus, Seer of France-- Francis Bacon, the Concealed Poet-- The Mystical Figures of Jakob Boehme-- The Shepherd of Children's Minds -- Johann Amos Comenius-- The Comte de St. Germain-- Mysticism of William Blake-- Thomas Taylor, the English Platonist-- Gandhi -- A tribute