Mediums of the 19th Century Vol. 2 (1902)

""Mediums of the 19th Century V2"" is a book written by Frank Podmore that explores the world of spiritualism and mediumship during the 19th century. The book is the second volume of a series that delves into the history and practices of mediums, psychics, and spiritualists during this time period. The book covers a wide range of topics related to spiritualism, including the rise of spiritualism in America and Europe, the role of mediums in spiritualist circles, and the controversies surrounding the credibility of mediumship. Podmore also discusses the various methods used by mediums to communicate with the spirit world, such as table-turning, trance mediumship, and automatic writing. Throughout the book, Podmore provides detailed accounts of some of the most famous mediums of the 19th century, including the Fox sisters, Daniel Dunglas Home, and Eusapia Palladino. He also examines the role of women in the spiritualist movement and the ways in which spiritualism intersected with other social and political movements of the time. Overall, ""Mediums of the 19th Century V2"" is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the world of spiritualism during a fascinating period of history. It offers readers a unique glimpse into the beliefs, practices, and controversies of a movement that continues to captivate and intrigue people to this day.1902. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766128539. Volume 2 of 2. A history of spiritualism and mediums in the 19th century. Contents: Table turning; Incubation period; American invasion; Private mediumship; Physical mediumship; Materialization; Clairvoyance; Science and superstition; Problems of mediumship; Slate writing; Automatism; Dream consciousness; Summary and conclusion.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.