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The Gentleman and the Faun: Encounters with Pan and the Elemental Kingdom Hardcover – January 1, 2009

by R. Ogilvie Crombie (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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In the "Scientist and the Faun" the reader follows Robert Ogilvie Crombie's (ROC's) experiences and encounters with Pan and the elemental kingdom in the Botanic Garden in Edinburgh and the path that led him from there to the Findhorn Community where he encountered more elementals and fauns. In one conversation with Pan at the Botanic Garden ROC talks about other people being jealous of his abilities and asks why he is able to see Pan and the elemental kingdom and receives this reply from Communicating with my subjects is not a garden game for the odd half hour when there is nothing better to do. It is of vital importance for the survival of mankind. Unless humanity comes to realize the dangerous stupidity of outraging nature and stops the ever-increasing rate of pollution it will ultimately destroy itself. Seeking cooperation between the three kingdoms - the Devic, the Nature and Humanity's, as is an aim at Findhorn, is one way of helping mankind to survive. ROC gave many lectures over the years on his experiences with the nature kingdoms all of which have been incorporated into this new book. This book includes new material by David Spangler, Dorothy McLean and other Findhorn community members sharing their experiences of ROC and his abilities.
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  1. Print length
    112 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Non Basic Stock Line
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    5.51 x 0.79 x 7.24 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1844091791
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1844091799
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Non Basic Stock Line (January 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1844091791
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1844091799
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 0.79 x 7.24 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Lincoln Stoller
5.0 out of 5 stars A call to spiritual action
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014
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As a channel for Pan myself I found these stories touching. Like the author I also have a heavy science background and when folks like us drift into the metaphysical world we go all the way. That being said one must take this story for the alternate reality that it is. I have no trouble believing that for ROC all these meetings happened at a tangible level of reality yet, as he is the first to admit, it was a reality that only he could see. He does not bother to engage in the "did it really happen?" debate because, as in all magic, that is neither the point nor is it relevant. Some people have visions in foggy, alternate realms under extreme circumstances and others, like this author, experience them in their local public garden in a "normal" state of mind. When reading this book consider it a channeled text, like the teachings of Seth or of Abraham. For me, one of the most interesting ideas is whether or not experiences of this sort are things that I want to have, can have or, in fact, may already be having. ROC does not address this directly, but he does encourage the reader to open up to natural forces however they manifest. He emphasizes that while this is a personal experience, it is also a calling and that contact of this kind gives one an obligation to engage in positive work for oneself and others. Ultimately, this is the most important message: find oneself, do one's work.
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Anthony Esau
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is amazing! Anyone who wants to know more about the ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2015
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This book is amazing! Anyone who wants to know more about the Nature Spirits, this is the book for you. Mr. Crombie can see and speak to these wonderful beings. Loved it!!!!!
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nicolas prassinos
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015
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marvelous profound thank you
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deipnosophist
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2011
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I tracked this book down after hearing about ROC in one of my favorite movies, My Dinner with Andre. But the more and more I read pieces tangentially related to that film (such as Wallace Shawn's book of essays), the more I realize that I really just like the film itself. This is an interesting version of an encounter with a faun, but doesn't go into the more interesting things that I wanted to know about ROC, such as what he does to keep his imagination "clear." Still, I'm glad I could find this on Amazon. Came from a bookstore in England, and arrived quickly.
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Ellen Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars A real life fairy tale
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2013
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I totally loved this book. It's a real life fairy tale. It put me in touch with the magic and miraculousness of life. I find I like to pick it up and read it at times when I want to feel uplifted and inspired. It gives me hope and inspires me to attune to nature. I may never be able to attune to nature and the nature spirits as ROC did, but when I walk in the woods or beautiful nature spots I think of the beautiful experiences ROC had and it always puts me in a wondrous and positive frame of mind. I am grateful to R. Ogilvie Crombie for having the courage to write about his experiences and bring the message of Pan and the Elemental Kingdom to humankind.
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J. Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2014
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Whether you believe or not, you will definitely believe after you've read this book! Mr Crombie had a very straightforward way of writing. Clearly you are aware that he was not "a nutter". This is a very real story. Personally, I have only had one real encounter with the Fairy Kingdom and let me just say, I was surprised and pleased. Never really believed in them wholeheartedly before I experienced it myself. Now, I'm very interested! It is sad that everyone isn't a believer. But if you are sitting on the fence, read this book! It's wonderful!
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Doodlebug
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2013
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Loved this collection of accounts describing the author's encounters with the unseen worlds of Mother Nature and her helpers. I really felt the love this very special man had for our natural world, and the importance he felt for respecting and honouring the Earth that supports us. I hope one day to make the journey to Findhorn and see with my own eyes the place that meant so much to him.
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Barry Lees
4.0 out of 5 stars Not just for modern hippies
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2013
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In 1975 I camped at the Findhorn Foundation (q.v.) for a few days and, in their gift shop, bought a cassette tape entitled "Conversations with Pan" by an elderly man called Robert Ogilvie Crombie. This book seems to be a transcript of the sound recording. Robert ("ROC") tells us that he has been privileged to communicate with the "Elemental Kingdom" ("nature spirits", responsible for the well-being of the plant life of the Earth) and their god, Pan. Well, who am I to contradict him? I certainly haven't been aware of any nature spirits in my life, but that may just be my hard luck. From what ROC has to say, it certainly is!

The book will certainly be of interest to anyone interest in "New Age" subjects and is recommended to anyone else with an open mind.
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mrs d c crompton
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful esoteric book on Elementals about which little is written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2015
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This is a wonderful esoteric book on Elementals about which little is written, in depth. It wets the appetite to know much more!
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