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George Adamski
52 books22 followersPolish-American ufologist and science-fiction writer.
Adamski was one of the first ufologist to write about the Nordic alien type, a large blond type of alien.
Also Adamski was one of the first people to claim, to have been abducted by aliens and to have flown in spaceships.
Adamski was one of the first ufologist to write about the Nordic alien type, a large blond type of alien.
Also Adamski was one of the first people to claim, to have been abducted by aliens and to have flown in spaceships.
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May 12, 2024
ADAMSKI’S SECOND BOOK---WHICH GOES EVEN ‘FURTHER OUT’
George Adamski (1891-1965) was a Polish American author who, in the 1930s, began teaching esoteric philosophy, and founded the ‘Royal Order of Tibet’. During the Prohibition era, he also had a government license to make wine for ‘religious purposes,’ and made quite a bit of money from this. He built a campground and worked/taught (owned?) in a small café at the base of Palomar Mountain (the famed Palomar Observatory is at the top of the mountain), and his small wooden observatory (which housed his six-inch telescope) gave some visitors the (false) impression that Adamski was an astronomer connected to the Palomar Observatory.
A letter from Adamski to Charlotte Blodget is reprinted in the Introduction to this 1955 book, in which he states, “I do have witnesses to one of my journeys in a space craft. Both are scientists who hold high positions. Once they are able to make a statement the picture will change overnight. However, the way things are nowadays with everything classified as security, for the time being they must remain in the shadow. When they believe that they can release the substantiation they have without jeopardizing either the national defense of themselves, they have said that they will do so through the press.” (Pg. 15) He continues, “He who has the truth asks not for proof, for his inner feeling recognizes that truth which is in itself proof… Let the critics ask! Their very opposition may serve as a stimulant for their own curiosity, causing them to enter into a deeper research or analysis… I recognize that my wisdom is very little in comparison to that of the Brothers. Therefore, I leave all decisions to them… No scientific support of any kind was present for the events described in the first book. But events that have taken place since publication… have proven greater support than anything that I could have produced on publication date.” (Pg. 17-20)
Desmon Leslie, coauthor of Adamski’s first book, wrote in the Foreword, “When I co-authored ‘Flying Saucers Have Landed’ with George Adamski, I had never met him. My publisher and I both agreed that there was sufficient evidence… to warrant publishing his narrative. Later events proved that we were justified. In November 1953, one month after our book had been published, an object almost identical to the one photographed by Adamski flew over Norwich, Norfolk, and was observed by members of … the Norwich Astronomical Society, one of whom… made a drawing showing a Saucer with a dome and a ring of portholes, almost identical in appearance to Adamski’s photographs.” (Pg. 21-22)
He continues, “Many had accused Adamski of photographing a lampshade. The appearance of a large ‘lampshade’ over Norwich… suggest[s] that the ‘lampshade’ must have been possessed of amazing … qualities… Also… had Adamski photographed a lampshade or any other manufactured object, presumably... a second and similar object off the same production line would turn up in someone’s possession and be identified.” (Pg. 23) Later, he adds, “At first, there appear to be only two ways in which you can take this amazing document.. Either it is true or it is not. I cannot prove to the reader it is true any more than I can prove it is not. Each will have to decide for himself. But really it is a little premature for argument. The main thing is to read it and study the teachings given…” (Pg. 29)
Adamski reports meeting again his Venusian friend, as well as three other Space Brothers: “The Martian I shall call Firkon. The Saturnian is Ramu. My name for the Venusian will be Orthon.” (Pg. 43) He states, “It suddenly struck me that he was speaking English with only a slight trace of accent, whereas on our first meeting he seemed unable to speak our language at all. I hoped that he might explain this, but as he did not, I refrained from questioning. Instead, I stooped and cautiously touched what appeared to be a very small amount of molten metal which he had thrown out… and I carefully wrapped it in my handkerchief… I still have this bit of metal in my possession… The Venusian asked… ‘Why do you want that?’ I explained that I hoped it might furnish proof of the reality of their visit and told him that people usually demand ‘concrete evidence’ to prove that I was not just ‘making it all up’ when I told of my first meeting with him. Still smiling, he answered, ‘Yes, you ARE a race of souvenir hunters aren’t you! However, you will find that this allow contains the same metals found on your Earth, since they are much the same on all planets.’” (Pg. 42)
Soon, Adamski is taken for a ride in their spaceship; but “None of us had been provided with special headgear or any device for breathing or balance, but my mind was clearly alert in every way at all times.” (Pg. 79)
A great teacher/master tells him, “We could tell you much about the control of gravity, knowledge that is necessary both for safe leaving or approaching any planet. We would gladly give you this knowledge which has served us so well, except that you have not yet learned to live with one another in peace and brotherhood, for the welfare of all men alike, as we have on other worlds. If we revealed this power to you… some of your people would quickly build ships for space traveling, mount guns upon them and go on a shooting spree in an attempt to conquer and take possession of other worlds.” (Pg. 89-90)
He writes, “‘You know,’ Orthon said, ‘we had you under observation for some years before I finally contacted you, and we felt sure that your knowledge of telepathy would be adequate. This was proven in the final test at our first meeting… inasmuch as you had been photographing our craft for several years, your thoughts we inevitably coming our way. We felt the sincerity of your interest….’ … ‘You have passed all the tests with flying colors,’ Ilmuth said warmly. ‘In the face of all the derision, disbelief---even when the validity of your photographs was challenged---we saw how staunch you remained to that which, within yourself, you knew to be true.’ This encouragement filled me with happiness…” (Pg. 101-102)
In another meeting, Firkon tells him, “A few have succeeded in developing a higher consideration for their fellow men by seeking to learn more of the universal laws. Some have chosen the channels of what you call ‘metaphysics,’ ‘occultism’ and other similar names. But amongst these there is often a selfish motive toward self-promotion and personal gain rather than the universal motive of service and mutual welfare.” (Pg. 116)
Another one tells him, "In reality, there are no inherently bad people on Earth, nor anywhere in the Universe. If, as many of you express it, your lives seem to consist of a ‘hell on Earth,’ you yourselves are to blame. Your planet, even as all others, was created by our One Divine Creator and is itself a holy place, as are all His creations… you lavish money and effort toward swifter and more widespread ways of maiming and destroying your fellow men on Earth. Does it not seem curious to pray to the Divine Father to bless your efforts in this ruthless destruction?” (Pg. 138)
He states, “The latest contact occurred on August 23, 1954. Desmond Leslie was in Los Angeles at the time for the purpose of fulfilling a lecture engagement. He knew that I was about to have this contact and was most anxious to be taken with me. While I too hoped for this, the Brothers, for reasons which they did not give, were not able to grant the request. As I look back, I think it was because the nature of some of the things which were shown and explained to me this time were not designed for one without previous contacts.” (Pg. 221-222)
He was told by a Brother, “This meeting has been arranged specifically to fulfill your hope for the kind of photograph you spoke of when last we met… we shall try to get a picture of our ship with you in it…’ … I learned later that the men had been obliged to put some sort of filter over the camera and lens in order to protect the film from the magnetic influences of the craft… varying distances and intensities of light collection were tried… I must admit that I have not ceased to berate myself for my oversight… in not remembering to bring additional film… Perhaps they may be able to make an attachment of one kind or another which will produce more detailed photos at some future date.” (Pg. 248-249)
He continues, “Without some as yet undeveloped filter system of our film, it is impossible to get clear photographs within the space ships… I fully realize that many attempts will be made to discredit these photographs. This does not disturb me. Every man is free to believe or disbelieve the statements, supported by photographs, that are present in this book. But let each man realize that his personal conclusion in no way alters the fact of their reality.” (Pg. 250-251)
Of course, Venus and the Moon look nothing like what Adamski stated, and his photographs are pretty unconvincing to me.
George Adamski (1891-1965) was a Polish American author who, in the 1930s, began teaching esoteric philosophy, and founded the ‘Royal Order of Tibet’. During the Prohibition era, he also had a government license to make wine for ‘religious purposes,’ and made quite a bit of money from this. He built a campground and worked/taught (owned?) in a small café at the base of Palomar Mountain (the famed Palomar Observatory is at the top of the mountain), and his small wooden observatory (which housed his six-inch telescope) gave some visitors the (false) impression that Adamski was an astronomer connected to the Palomar Observatory.
A letter from Adamski to Charlotte Blodget is reprinted in the Introduction to this 1955 book, in which he states, “I do have witnesses to one of my journeys in a space craft. Both are scientists who hold high positions. Once they are able to make a statement the picture will change overnight. However, the way things are nowadays with everything classified as security, for the time being they must remain in the shadow. When they believe that they can release the substantiation they have without jeopardizing either the national defense of themselves, they have said that they will do so through the press.” (Pg. 15) He continues, “He who has the truth asks not for proof, for his inner feeling recognizes that truth which is in itself proof… Let the critics ask! Their very opposition may serve as a stimulant for their own curiosity, causing them to enter into a deeper research or analysis… I recognize that my wisdom is very little in comparison to that of the Brothers. Therefore, I leave all decisions to them… No scientific support of any kind was present for the events described in the first book. But events that have taken place since publication… have proven greater support than anything that I could have produced on publication date.” (Pg. 17-20)
Desmon Leslie, coauthor of Adamski’s first book, wrote in the Foreword, “When I co-authored ‘Flying Saucers Have Landed’ with George Adamski, I had never met him. My publisher and I both agreed that there was sufficient evidence… to warrant publishing his narrative. Later events proved that we were justified. In November 1953, one month after our book had been published, an object almost identical to the one photographed by Adamski flew over Norwich, Norfolk, and was observed by members of … the Norwich Astronomical Society, one of whom… made a drawing showing a Saucer with a dome and a ring of portholes, almost identical in appearance to Adamski’s photographs.” (Pg. 21-22)
He continues, “Many had accused Adamski of photographing a lampshade. The appearance of a large ‘lampshade’ over Norwich… suggest[s] that the ‘lampshade’ must have been possessed of amazing … qualities… Also… had Adamski photographed a lampshade or any other manufactured object, presumably... a second and similar object off the same production line would turn up in someone’s possession and be identified.” (Pg. 23) Later, he adds, “At first, there appear to be only two ways in which you can take this amazing document.. Either it is true or it is not. I cannot prove to the reader it is true any more than I can prove it is not. Each will have to decide for himself. But really it is a little premature for argument. The main thing is to read it and study the teachings given…” (Pg. 29)
Adamski reports meeting again his Venusian friend, as well as three other Space Brothers: “The Martian I shall call Firkon. The Saturnian is Ramu. My name for the Venusian will be Orthon.” (Pg. 43) He states, “It suddenly struck me that he was speaking English with only a slight trace of accent, whereas on our first meeting he seemed unable to speak our language at all. I hoped that he might explain this, but as he did not, I refrained from questioning. Instead, I stooped and cautiously touched what appeared to be a very small amount of molten metal which he had thrown out… and I carefully wrapped it in my handkerchief… I still have this bit of metal in my possession… The Venusian asked… ‘Why do you want that?’ I explained that I hoped it might furnish proof of the reality of their visit and told him that people usually demand ‘concrete evidence’ to prove that I was not just ‘making it all up’ when I told of my first meeting with him. Still smiling, he answered, ‘Yes, you ARE a race of souvenir hunters aren’t you! However, you will find that this allow contains the same metals found on your Earth, since they are much the same on all planets.’” (Pg. 42)
Soon, Adamski is taken for a ride in their spaceship; but “None of us had been provided with special headgear or any device for breathing or balance, but my mind was clearly alert in every way at all times.” (Pg. 79)
A great teacher/master tells him, “We could tell you much about the control of gravity, knowledge that is necessary both for safe leaving or approaching any planet. We would gladly give you this knowledge which has served us so well, except that you have not yet learned to live with one another in peace and brotherhood, for the welfare of all men alike, as we have on other worlds. If we revealed this power to you… some of your people would quickly build ships for space traveling, mount guns upon them and go on a shooting spree in an attempt to conquer and take possession of other worlds.” (Pg. 89-90)
He writes, “‘You know,’ Orthon said, ‘we had you under observation for some years before I finally contacted you, and we felt sure that your knowledge of telepathy would be adequate. This was proven in the final test at our first meeting… inasmuch as you had been photographing our craft for several years, your thoughts we inevitably coming our way. We felt the sincerity of your interest….’ … ‘You have passed all the tests with flying colors,’ Ilmuth said warmly. ‘In the face of all the derision, disbelief---even when the validity of your photographs was challenged---we saw how staunch you remained to that which, within yourself, you knew to be true.’ This encouragement filled me with happiness…” (Pg. 101-102)
In another meeting, Firkon tells him, “A few have succeeded in developing a higher consideration for their fellow men by seeking to learn more of the universal laws. Some have chosen the channels of what you call ‘metaphysics,’ ‘occultism’ and other similar names. But amongst these there is often a selfish motive toward self-promotion and personal gain rather than the universal motive of service and mutual welfare.” (Pg. 116)
Another one tells him, "In reality, there are no inherently bad people on Earth, nor anywhere in the Universe. If, as many of you express it, your lives seem to consist of a ‘hell on Earth,’ you yourselves are to blame. Your planet, even as all others, was created by our One Divine Creator and is itself a holy place, as are all His creations… you lavish money and effort toward swifter and more widespread ways of maiming and destroying your fellow men on Earth. Does it not seem curious to pray to the Divine Father to bless your efforts in this ruthless destruction?” (Pg. 138)
He states, “The latest contact occurred on August 23, 1954. Desmond Leslie was in Los Angeles at the time for the purpose of fulfilling a lecture engagement. He knew that I was about to have this contact and was most anxious to be taken with me. While I too hoped for this, the Brothers, for reasons which they did not give, were not able to grant the request. As I look back, I think it was because the nature of some of the things which were shown and explained to me this time were not designed for one without previous contacts.” (Pg. 221-222)
He was told by a Brother, “This meeting has been arranged specifically to fulfill your hope for the kind of photograph you spoke of when last we met… we shall try to get a picture of our ship with you in it…’ … I learned later that the men had been obliged to put some sort of filter over the camera and lens in order to protect the film from the magnetic influences of the craft… varying distances and intensities of light collection were tried… I must admit that I have not ceased to berate myself for my oversight… in not remembering to bring additional film… Perhaps they may be able to make an attachment of one kind or another which will produce more detailed photos at some future date.” (Pg. 248-249)
He continues, “Without some as yet undeveloped filter system of our film, it is impossible to get clear photographs within the space ships… I fully realize that many attempts will be made to discredit these photographs. This does not disturb me. Every man is free to believe or disbelieve the statements, supported by photographs, that are present in this book. But let each man realize that his personal conclusion in no way alters the fact of their reality.” (Pg. 250-251)
Of course, Venus and the Moon look nothing like what Adamski stated, and his photographs are pretty unconvincing to me.
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