Letters To A Candid Inquirer On Animal Magnetism
William Gregory
1851
Taylor, Walton and Maberly
First Edition
8vo
Description:
Detailed scientific defence and exploration of mesmerism, written to convince skeptics of the validity of animal magnetism.
Structured arguments and experimental observations detailing the physiological and psychological effects of magnetic manipulation, including induced trance states, clairvoyance, and therapeutic applications. The text served as a prominent British contribution to the scientific and medical debates surrounding mesmerism during the mid-nineteenth century.
Condition:
Good Condition. Blue cloth with gilt titles and debossed design to front board. Binding is firm with some light splitting. Contents are clean. Stamp and inscription to front end paper. Alan Gauld Ex libris plate opposite title page. Boards have moderate wear with some bumping to corners and fraying to edges. Spine has darkened. Light forward lean. Minor tear to spine head.
Letters To A Candid Inquirer On Animal Magnetism
William Gregory
1851
Taylor, Walton and Maberly
First Edition
8vo
Description:
Detailed scientific defence and exploration of mesmerism, written to convince skeptics of the validity of animal magnetism.
Structured arguments and experimental observations detailing the physiological and psychological effects of magnetic manipulation, including induced trance states, clairvoyance, and therapeutic applications. The text served as a prominent British contribution to the scientific and medical debates surrounding mesmerism during the mid-nineteenth century.
Condition:
Good Condition. Blue cloth with gilt titles and debossed design to front board. Binding is firm with some light splitting. Contents are clean. Stamp and inscription to front end paper. Alan Gauld Ex libris plate opposite title page. Boards have moderate wear with some bumping to corners and fraying to edges. Spine has darkened. Light forward lean. Minor tear to spine head.
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