L. W. de Laurence (full name Lauron William de Laurence, also spelled DeLaurence 31 October 1868 – 11 September 1936) was an American author and publisher on occult and spiritual topics. His publications, including his edition of the Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses influenced the practise of magic among the African diaspora in the Americas, as well as in the Caribbean. Source: Wikipedia (en)