William Turner Coggshall (5 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a history of the mysterious rapping phenomena that captivated the attention of the United States in the mid-19th century. The author traces the history of these rappings from their origins in Western New York to their rapid spread across the nation and provides firsthand accounts of the experiences of those who witnessed and communicated with the rappings. In addition to investigating the circumstances and spread of the phenomenon, the author provides a historical overview of spiritualism, engaging with both the claims of skeptics who viewed the rappings as a hoax and the genuine belief of spiritualists who saw them as a form of communication from spirits of the dead. Ultimately, the book provides an in-depth look at a fascinating moment in the development of the spirit communication movement, offering insight into the beliefs, motivations, and social and cultural implications of this widespread phenomenon. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…