Irish Witchcraft and Demonology was originally published in 1913. It is a thorough investigation into Ireland’s historical accounts of witchcraft and supernatural occurrences.
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Spiritualism: A Popular History from 1847
by Joseph Martin McCabe Purchase Joseph Martin McCabe was born on November 12, 1867. At the age of 15 he began training in the Franciscan order, and in 1890 was ordained. He was praised for his excellent scholarly work, especially in philosophy and was selected to study at the Catholic University of Louvain. By February… Continue reading Spiritualism: A Popular History from 1847
Occultists and Mystics of All Ages
by Ralph Shirley Purchase Ralph Shirley was born on December 30, 1865 into the aristocracy. As a result, he enjoyed the trappings of wealth, and was educated at Oxford University. He went on to become the director of William Rider & Son, a publisher of books on what is today considered New Age topics: occultism,… Continue reading Occultists and Mystics of All Ages
Psychic Tendencies of To-day: An Exposition and Critique of New Thought, Christian Science, Spiritualism, Psychical Research (Sir Oliver Lodge), and Modern Materialism in Relation to Immortality
by Alfred Wilhelm Martin Purchase Author Alfred Wilhelm Martin (1862-1932) was a Unitarian minister, and led the Ethical Culture Society, which was centered on the concepts of morality being independent of theology, and that industrialization and modernization presented new problems that religion was not fully equipped to handle, among other tenants. Martin wrote several books… Continue reading Psychic Tendencies of To-day: An Exposition and Critique of New Thought, Christian Science, Spiritualism, Psychical Research (Sir Oliver Lodge), and Modern Materialism in Relation to Immortality
Mesmerism and Christian Science: A Short History of Mental Healing
by Frank Podmore Purchase Frank Podmore was born on February 5, 1856 and died by drowning on August 14, 1910. During his life, he focused on two major projects. One was advancing socialism in Britain, and to support his belief in incremental changes to bring about socialism, rather than a revolution, he founded the Fabian… Continue reading Mesmerism and Christian Science: A Short History of Mental Healing
Hypnotism, and Magnetism, Mesmerism, Suggestive Therapeutics and Magnetic Healing
by L. W. de Laurence Purchase Perhaps appropriately, L. W. de Laurence was born on Halloween in 1868 in Cleveland, Ohio. He went on to develop the major occult publishing firm, De Laurence, Scott & Co. operating out of Chicago. In addition to selling books related to occultism, they also sold related goods. The company… Continue reading Hypnotism, and Magnetism, Mesmerism, Suggestive Therapeutics and Magnetic Healing
Psychic Phenomena: A Brief Account of the Physical Manifestations Observed in Psychical Research
by Edward T. Bennett, Introduction by Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge Purchase through Amazon Edward Trusted Bennett was born on July 1, 1831 in London. He was trained as a botanist, as was his younger brother, Alfred William Bennett. He was a Quaker, but after supporting the views of Charles Voysey, a priest in the Church… Continue reading Psychic Phenomena: A Brief Account of the Physical Manifestations Observed in Psychical Research
From Incarnation to Re-Incarnation
by Richard Ingalese and Isabella Ingalese Purchase through Amazon Richard and Isabella Ingalese were a husband and wife team deeply interested in all matters of what is often considered to be the occult. We know that the pair lived in New York City, where Isabella practiced as apsychic and a healer, and Richard worked as… Continue reading From Incarnation to Re-Incarnation
The ABC of Palmistry: Character and Fortune Revealed
by Well Known Palmist Purchase through Amazon Palmistry is the study of the palm in order to foretell the future, or sometimes to determine the character or history of a person. It is practiced around the world, with different approaches, and schools of thought. There have been many who have debunked and challenged the practice… Continue reading The ABC of Palmistry: Character and Fortune Revealed
The Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry
by M. M. Pattison Muir Purchase Matthew Moncrieff Pattison Muir was born into a wealthy Scottish family on April 1, 1848 in Glasgow. He was encouraged through his upbringing in an interest in the natural sciences, and focused on chemistry. He did indeed become a chemistry professor at Gonville and Caius College in Cambridge. By… Continue reading The Story of Alchemy and the Beginnings of Chemistry
The Occult World: Teachings of Occult Philosophy
by A. P. Sinnett Purchase through Amazon Alfred Percy Sinnett (1840-1921), a journalist and Theosophist, wrote frequently to members of the Brotherhood of Adepts, an occult organization. The famous Mahatmas Koot Hoomi and Morya corresponded via mail with Sinnett, and Sinnett used parts of this correspondence to compose The Occult World. Together, along with others,… Continue reading The Occult World: Teachings of Occult Philosophy
The Occult Arts: An Examination of the Claims Made for the Existence of Supernormal Powers
by J. W. Frings Purchase through Amazon J.W. Fring opens by noting he is skeptical of any claims of the supernatural. He defines supernatural broadly, and dedicates chapters to a variety of manifestations, including alchemy, telepathy, palmistry, and hypnotism. Fring chooses to highlight multiple versions of the supernatural, broadly defining, it, and then offers some points… Continue reading The Occult Arts: An Examination of the Claims Made for the Existence of Supernormal Powers
The Mysteries of the Head and Heart Explained: A Look at Phrenology and Mesmerism
by J. Stanley Grimes Purchase through Amazon James Stanley Grimes was born in Boston on May 10, 1807. Although he wrote a tremendous amount, little is known about him personally. He married Frances Warner in 1832, but never remarried after she passed away in 1848. He graduated from Union College in 1840, went on to… Continue reading The Mysteries of the Head and Heart Explained: A Look at Phrenology and Mesmerism
Dr. John Dee: Elizabethan Mystic and Astrologer
by G. M. Hort Purchase through Amazon This volume illustrates that, while as the saying goes, history is written by the winners, or at least predominantly by the successful, there is much to learn from the initially less successful. G. M. Hort’s account of Dr. John Dee is a different kind of biography as it… Continue reading Dr. John Dee: Elizabethan Mystic and Astrologer
Vampires and Vampirism: Collected Stories from Around the World
by Dudley Wright Purchase through Amazon Dudley Wright’s fascinating work offers an academic treatment of the history of vampires. He traces the legend of vampires through history and around the world, making stops at Hungary, Britain, Russia, and various parts of what was then referred to as the Orient. He offers a collection of stories… Continue reading Vampires and Vampirism: Collected Stories from Around the World
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