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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition.

The German Somnambules is a non-fiction book written by Frank Podmore. The book explores the phenomenon of somnambulism, or sleepwalking, in Germany during the 19th century. Podmore examines the cases of several famous German somnambulists, including the celebrated clairvoyant, Luise Lateau. He also delves into the scientific and cultural attitudes towards somnambulism at the time, as well as the role of mesmerism and hypnosis in inducing and treating the condition. The German Somnambules provides a fascinating insight into a little-known aspect of medical history and the cultural beliefs and practices of 19th-century Germany.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mediums of the 19th Century Part 1, by Frank Podmore. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128539.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""The Naturalization of the Supernatural"" is a book written by Frank Podmore in 1908. In this book, Podmore attempts to explore the idea of supernatural phenomena and how they can be explained through natural means. He argues that many supernatural experiences can be attributed to psychological factors such as suggestion, hallucination, and hysteria. Podmore also examines the role of religion and spirituality in shaping beliefs about the supernatural. He explores various cases of alleged supernatural occurrences, such as spiritualism and ghost sightings, and offers alternative explanations for these phenomena. Throughout the book, Podmore emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry and critical thinking in understanding the supernatural. ""The Naturalization of the Supernatural"" is a seminal work in the field of paranormal research and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.

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Studies in Psychical Research is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This is Frank Podmore's 1907 biography of Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist, and social reformer Robert Owen (1771¿1858). Owen founded utopian socialism and the cooperative movement, but is perhaps best known for his endeavours to improve factory working conditions. This detailed biography covers his life from youth until his last days, with a particular focus on his contributions to social reform. Contents include: ¿Boyhood¿, ¿The Industrial Revolution¿, ¿Life in Manchester¿, ¿The Factory System¿, ¿New Lanark¿, ¿A New View of Society¿, ¿The New Lanark Schools¿, ¿New Lanark (Continued)¿, ¿The First Factory Act¿, ¿For the Unemployed¿, ¿1817 ¿ 1819¿. etc. Frank Podmore (1856¿1910) was an English author famous for his sceptical writings on the subject of spiritualism. He was an influential member of the Society for Psychical Research, as well as a founding member of British socialist organisation The Fabian Society. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Mesmerism and Christian Science¿(1909), ¿Telepathic Hallucinations: The New View of Ghosts¿ (1909), and ¿The Newer Spiritualism.¿ (1910). Read & Co. History is republishing this classic biography now in a new facsimile edition complete with an introductory chapter by Leslie Stephen from ¿Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, Volume 42¿.

This book contains the second of two volumes of "Phantasms of the Living", an 1886 work on the subject of spiritualism by leading members of the Society for Psychical Research Edmund Gurney (1847 - 1888), Frederic W. H. Myers (1843 - 1901), and Frank Podmore (1856 - 1910).Within it, the authors have documented more than 700 cases of ghost sightings which they believe are evidence of psychic ability. This volume contains an introduction by Myers as well as an outline of their analytical methods, while the rest is dedicated to telepathy, hallucinations, dreams, etc. "Phantasms of the Living" constitutes a pioneering study that provides a vivid insight into the Victorian fascination with the occult and the supernatural, not to be missed by those with an interest in the subject. Contents include: "Preliminary Remarks: Grounds of Caution", "The Experimental Basis: Thought-Transference", "The Transition From Experimental to Spontaneous Telepathy", "General Criticism of the Evidence for Spontaneous Telepathy", "Note on Witchcraft", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This book contains the first of two volumes of "Phantasms of the Living", an 1886 work on the subject of spiritualism by leading members of the Society for Psychical Research Edmund Gurney (1847 - 1888), Frederic W. H. Myers (1843 - 1901), and Frank Podmore (1856 - 1910). Within it, the authors have documented more than 700 cases of ghost sightings which they believe are in fact evidence of psychic ability. This volume contains an introduction by Myers as well as an outline of their analytical methods, while the rest is dedicated to telepathy, hallucinations, dreams, etc. "Phantasms of the Living" constitutes a pioneering study that provides a vivid insight into the Victorian fascination with the occult and the supernatural not to be missed by those with an interest in the subject. Contents include: "Preliminary Remarks: Grounds of Caution", "The Experimental Basis: Thought-Transference", "The Transition From Experimental to Spontaneous Telepathy", "General Criticism of the Evidence for Spontaneous Telepathy", "Note on Witchcraft", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.