This two-volume work, co-authored by Edmund Gurney (1847-1888), Frederic W. H. Myers (1843-1901) and Frank Podmore (1856-1910), all leading members of the Society for Psychical Research, was first published in 1886. It documents over 700 case studies of ghost-seeing, and aimed to revolutionise thinking about ghosts by proposing a theory that explained ghost-seeing through the idea of telepathy. Volume 1 includes an introduction by Myers and an explanation of the analytical methods used in the study. It then focuses on ...
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This two-volume work, co-authored by Edmund Gurney (1847-1888), Frederic W. H. Myers (1843-1901) and Frank Podmore (1856-1910), all leading members of the Society for Psychical Research, was first published in 1886. It documents over 700 case studies of ghost-seeing, and aimed to revolutionise thinking about ghosts by proposing a theory that explained ghost-seeing through the idea of telepathy. Volume 1 includes an introduction by Myers and an explanation of the analytical methods used in the study. It then focuses on hypnotism, the telepathic transference of ideas, mental pictures and emotional impressions, dreams, and hallucinations, and contains an impressive essay on the history of witchcraft. This pioneering study is an indispensable source for the history of psychical research. It provides detailed insights into the Victorian fascination with the occult and the supernatural, and is still the most extensive collection of ghost-seeing accounts available.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 766 p. Phantasms of the Living 2 Volume Set , Volume 2. Worked examples or Exercises. Intended for college/higher education audience.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Line drawings. Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge ; Phantasms of the Living 2 Volume Set . 20 b/w illus. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Unspecified. Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge ; Phantasms of the Living 2 Volume Set . Includes unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Contains: Line drawings. Phantasms of the Living 2 Volume Set ; Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge . 20 b/w illus. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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New. Print on demand Trade paperback (US). Contains: Unspecified. Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge ; Phantasms of the Living 2 Volume Set . Includes unspecified. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Very good copy with previous owner's name and address on ffep, mild page foxing, and minor shelfwear. Dust jacket with minor shelfwear and mild chipping to corners and ends of spine--protected in Brodart covering.
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Good. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 2nd Printing. Generally good but with numerous small defects viz. : primitive bookplate of a prior owner on front pastedown, same owner name stamps on three preliminary pages along with an apparent stamped acquisition date and stamp of vintage bookseller on title page. Some light staining on outer edges of text block. Bumping to corners. Horizontal crease/crack to rear board. Reasonably sound hinges. Lacking jacket.
