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The Other World: Spiritualism and Psychical Research in England, 1850-1914
by Janet Oppenheim (1848)
★3.62(445)
Like 'the history of spiritualism', this book offers a deep dive into the era's fascination with the paranormal.
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the history of spiritualism
by conan doyle (1993)
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Just before the turn of the century, a renegade Russian aristocrat named Madame Blavatsky came to America claiming that man was descended not from the ape but from spiritual beings. Thus began Theosophy, the very first "new age" religion. This thought-provoking and often hilarious study delineates the course of Theosophy and other sects which have come down through the years. Photos.
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Calling the Spirits
by Randall Fuller (2018)
This book echoes 'the history of spiritualism' by exploring the long human quest to communicate with the dead.
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As the foundational text, this book directly addresses the historical context and key figures of spiritualism.
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Mesmerized: Powers of Mind in Victorian Britain
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Complementing 'the history of spiritualism', this explores the broader Victorian interest in altered states of consciousness and mind.
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City of Dreadful Delight: Narratives of Sexual Danger in Late-Victorian London
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While different in focus from 'the history of spiritualism', this book provides crucial social context for the Victorian era's beliefs.
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