Lot of 3 Vintage Hardcover Pocket Books. Great stash for your gift closet? --Stocking stuffers and easy-to-mail gifts! On Happiness by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, translated by Rene Hague. First U.S. Edition, Harper Row, 1966 HC Pocket Book. --Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was a visionary French Jesuit, paleontologist, biologist, and philosopher, who spent the bulk of his life trying to integrate religious experience with natural science, most specifically Christian theology with theories of evolution. In this endeavor he became enthralled with the possibilities for humankind, which he saw as heading for an exciting convergence of systems, an "Omega point" where the coalescence of consciousness will lead us to a new state of peace and planetary unity. Long before ecology was fashionable, he saw this unity as being based intrinsically upon the spirit of the Earth. Studied in England. Traveled to numerous countries, including China, as missionary. Died in New York City on Easter 1955 Plus 2 d elightful Spiralbound Palm-size books filled with Quotes from Various Authors by Herder Book Center, New York, 1960's. Printed in Switzerland. Springs of Humor --Goethe, Shakespeare, Shaw, etc. Springs of Greek Wisdom --Homer, Plato, Epicurus, Socrates, etc. - inscription written in front of book. - Vintage water stain on back cover has bled onto some back pages. Good Pre-Owned Vintage 1960's Condition: Clean and Intact. - Please See Photos for Condition and Description. Priority Mail for Better Tracking. 10% Discount offered on multiple orders from my store. - 15% Discount offered on orders of 3+ items. Discounts are given manually after purchase has been made (b/c I haven't figured out how to do it otherwise : - ). Thank you for looking!