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Calling the Spirits
A History of Seances
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the history and practices of spiritualism and want to explore how it shapes personal development. It offers intriguing insights into connecting with spirits and understanding the allure of the supernatural, making it perfect for those seeking to expand their self-awareness through mystical and historical perspectives.
Calling the Spirits
An eerie history of our conversations with the dead.
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From Halloween expert Morton, a level-headed and entertaining history of our desire and attempts to hold conversations with the dead.
Calling the Spirits investigates the eerie history of our conversations with the dead, from necromancy in Homer's Odyssey to the emergence of Spiritualism - when Victorians were entranced by mediums and the séance was born.
Among our cast are the Fox sisters, teenagers surrounded by 'spirit rappings'; Daniel Dunglas Home, the 'greatest medium of all time'; Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, whose unlikely friendship was forged, then riven, by the afterlife; and Helen Duncan, the medium whose trial in 1944 for witchcraft proved more popular to the public than news about the war.
The book also considers Ouija boards, modern psychics, and paranormal investigations, and is illustrated with engravings, fine art (from beyond), and photographs. Hugely entertaining, it begs the question: is anybody there...?
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Calling the Spirits by Lisa Morton has been praised for its comprehensive and readable account of Spiritualism's history. Critics highlight Morton's even-handed treatment of both believers and sceptics, presenting a nuanced view of seances and mediumship. The book is described as both engaging and meticulously researched, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social movement and practises of communicating with the dead.
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ISBN: 9781789146493
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 59 illustrations, 17 in colour
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Lisa Morton is an award-winning author and widely acknowledged as one of the world's leading authorities on the supernatural. Her work includes The Halloween Encyclopedia and A Hallowe'en Anthology: Literary and Historical Writings Over the Centuries.
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