The Wisdom of William Walker Atkinson

A collected volume presenting three significant works by William Walker Atkinson, a central figure in the early New Thought movement.Included here are The Law of Attraction, or Thought Vibrations in the Thought World; Practical Mental Influence; and The Power of Concentration. Together, these writings articulate Atkinson's systematic approach to mental causation, personal discipline, and the directed use of thought.Writing in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Atkinson developed a structured philosophy asserting that thought influences character, circumstance, and opportunity. His work blends metaphysical theory with practical instruction, emphasizing concentration, self-mastery, and the deliberate cultivation of mental habits. Widely read in his own era, Atkinson's writings helped shape the vocabulary and conceptual framework later associated with prosperity and positive thought traditions.Presented here in a consolidated edition, this volume offers direct access to three of Atkinson's most influential texts, preserving their original arguments and tone.