ISBN: 9780243087372 - Communications from Another World: An Abridgment of Planchette, or the Despair of Science (classic Reprint) (3 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a compelling exploration of 19th-century spiritualism, presents a thought-provoking account of the early days of the movement. Beginning with the famous Fox sisters and the Hydesville phenomena, the author traces the development of spiritualism through mediums, physical manifestations, and revelations from 'the other side'. The text offers a comprehensive analysis of the movement and its leading figures, including the Davenport brothers and their famous cabinet performances. The author also explores the broader cultural and intellectual context of this time, examining how spiritualism intersected with religious beliefs, scientific inquiry, and social change. This book provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the origins and development of spiritualism, demonstrating the deep impact it has had on human thought. 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.…