A Short History of the Theosophical Society (1875-1937)A Short History of the Theosophical Society (1875 1937) by Josephine Ransom The year 1875 was a milestone for both the Eastern and the Western world. The Theosophical Society, founded in that year, still thrives. This book traces its history over a period of sixty two yeas, recording most of the important events and personalities of the time. Mrs Josephine Ransom, the author, had access to more archival information than her predecessors, for example,