Animal Magnetism and Magnetic Lucid Somnambulism
Edwin Lee
1866
Longmans, Green and Co
First Edition
8vo
Description:
A nineteenth-century medical and psychological study examining the phenomena of mesmerism, trance states, and therapeutic magnetic manipulation.
Lee work investigates the claims and physiological effects of animal magnetism, offering clinical observations on induced somnambulism and medical applications. The text reflects the ongoing 19th century medical debate regarding the boundaries between legitimate neurological phenomena and fringe medical practices.
Condition:
Good Condition. Blue Cloth. Rebacked with the original spine strip pasted on spine. Binding firm. Contents are tanned and foxed. Ex libris of Alan Gauld to inside front cover. Pen inscription to end paper. Boards are marked with some fraying to edges.
Animal Magnetism and Magnetic Lucid Somnambulism
Edwin Lee
1866
Longmans, Green and Co
First Edition
8vo
Description:
A nineteenth-century medical and psychological study examining the phenomena of mesmerism, trance states, and therapeutic magnetic manipulation.
Lee work investigates the claims and physiological effects of animal magnetism, offering clinical observations on induced somnambulism and medical applications. The text reflects the ongoing 19th century medical debate regarding the boundaries between legitimate neurological phenomena and fringe medical practices.
Condition:
Good Condition. Blue Cloth. Rebacked with the original spine strip pasted on spine. Binding firm. Contents are tanned and foxed. Ex libris of Alan Gauld to inside front cover. Pen inscription to end paper. Boards are marked with some fraying to edges.
