Ellwood, Robert S., 1933- Alternative altars : : unconventional and Eastern spirituality in America / [electronic resource] / Robert S. Ellwood, Jr.. — Chicago : : University of Chicago Press,, 1979.. — xiii, 192 p. ; 21 cm. - Chicago history of American religion.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. pt. 2. Epilogue: : Perspectives: : Temple and cave in America -- : Excursus religion -- : Inner worlds: the psychology of Excursus religion -- : Histories: : Shakers and spiritualists -- : Colonel Olcott and Madame Blavatsky journey to the East -- : Zen journeys to the West -- : The future of Excursus religion in America.