Francis Marion Crawford

Francis Marion Crawford (August 2, 1854 – April 9, 1909) was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastic stories.

Mr Isaacs

In December 1882 Crawford produced his first novel, Mr. Isaacs, which had an immediate success. This was a brilliant sketch of the Anglo-Indian life mingled with a touch of Oriental mystery. In it, the Masters of Wisdom, Mme. Blavatsky, Col. Olcott, and Mr. Sinnett are mentioned.

Samuel Ward, an American poet and philosopher, sent Col. Olcott (then living in India) a copy of it. In one of his letters, Master K.H. asked Mr. Sinnett to write a review of this book. The February issue of The Theosophist published a long review without signature.