The Quest is a quarterly review edited by G. R. S. Mead, a prominent Theosophist and scholar of esotericism. The review covers a range of topics related to spirituality, philosophy, and mysticism, with a particular emphasis on the teachings and practices of Theosophy. Each issue includes articles, reviews, and essays written by leading thinkers and practitioners in the field, as well as news and updates from Theosophical organizations around the world. The Quest aims to provide a forum for the exploration and discussion of spiritual and philosophical ideas, and to promote a deeper understanding of the nature of reality and the human experience.1926. The Quest Reprint Series. No. 1. The Quest-Old and New: A Retrospect and Prospect by the Editor. With Portrait. Mead writes: As this April number synchronizes with an important moment, or critical turning-point, in the fortunes both of The Quest Society and of The Quest Quarterly, it will not be inopportune very briefly to review the past and to say a word or two about the future. The topics Mead discusses in the article include Retrospect: My One-Time Membership of the Theosophical Society; The True Reason of the Exodus of Upwards of Seven Hundred Members of the British Section from the Theosophical Society; The Founding of The Quest and of The Quest Society; The First Period of The Quest Society and of The Quest; The Financial Side of the Undertaking; The Acquiring of a Home for the Society. Prospect: The New Series of The Quest; Raising of Capital for the New Venture; The Quest Reprint Series; The New Quest; The Quest-Old and New; An Interval Between the Old and New Series; Contributors, Reviews and Exchanges; Portrait; and The Programme and Policy of The Quest. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.