Psysico-physiological Researches in the Dynamics of Magnetism, Electricity, Heat, Light, Crystallization and Chemism, in their Realtions to Vital Force
Charles von Reichenbach
1853
Partridge & Brittan
Second American Edition
8vo
Description:
Pioneering series of scientific treatises proposing the existence of a universal, life related force contained in all beings known as the odic force.
The book follows the author's extensive laboratory experiments and investigations with sensitive subjects, attempting to link physical forces like magnetism and heat with biological vitality and luminosity. The text explores controversial phenomena such as luminous emanations from magnets and human bodies, bridging physical science, fringe natural philosophy, and early psychological research.
Condition:
Good Condition. Brown cloth with gilt titles to spine. Exlibris plate of Alan Gauld to inside front cover. Binding is firm and pages are notably tanned and foxed. boards have some marking to front cover with light fraying to spine ends.
Psysico-physiological Researches in the Dynamics of Magnetism, Electricity, Heat, Light, Crystallization and Chemism, in their Realtions to Vital Force
Charles von Reichenbach
1853
Partridge & Brittan
Second American Edition
8vo
Description:
Pioneering series of scientific treatises proposing the existence of a universal, life related force contained in all beings known as the odic force.
The book follows the author's extensive laboratory experiments and investigations with sensitive subjects, attempting to link physical forces like magnetism and heat with biological vitality and luminosity. The text explores controversial phenomena such as luminous emanations from magnets and human bodies, bridging physical science, fringe natural philosophy, and early psychological research.
Condition:
Good Condition. Brown cloth with gilt titles to spine. Exlibris plate of Alan Gauld to inside front cover. Binding is firm and pages are notably tanned and foxed. boards have some marking to front cover with light fraying to spine ends.
