Spiritual Wives

Spiritual Wives is a book written by William Hepworth Dixon that explores the phenomenon of spiritualism and the practice of polygamy in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history and origins of spiritualism, while the second part delves into the lives of the spiritual wives themselves.Dixon provides a detailed account of the beliefs and practices of spiritualism, including the use of mediums to communicate with the dead and the belief in reincarnation. He also discusses the rise of the spiritualist movement in America and its spread to Europe, as well as the controversies and scandals that surrounded it.In the second part of the book, Dixon examines the lives of the spiritual wives, women who believed that they were married to spiritual beings rather than mortal men. He describes their lifestyles, their relationships with their spiritual husbands, and the challenges they faced in a society that did not accept their beliefs.Throughout the book, Dixon provides a fascinating insight into the world of spiritualism and the lives of those who practiced it. He is critical of the practice of polygamy and the exploitation of women that often occurred within spiritualist communities, but he also acknowledges the sincerity and devotion of many spiritualists.Overall, Spiritual Wives is a thought-provoking and informative book that sheds light on a little-known aspect of 19th-century society and spirituality.The Book Deals With The Great Revival Of Religious Fervor That Swept The United States In The First Part Of The Nineteenth Century. Particularly Acute In Upstate New York, It Gave Rise To, Among Other Sects, The Shakers.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.