Ghost Land: Or Researches Into The Mysteries Of Occultism - Brossura

Hardinge, Emma

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ISBN 10: 1108067948 ISBN 13: 9781108067942

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Riassunto

A lecturer and writer on spiritualism, Emma Hardinge Britten (1823–99) acted as a medium in both England and America. Allegedly written by an enigmatic nobleman, 'Chevalier Louis de B.', Ghost Land was prepared for publication by Britten in 1876. The author's real identity is unknown, and scholars have attributed the work to various personalities, including Ernest de Bunsen, Britten's husband William, and Britten herself. The book is divided into two parts, 'The Neophyte' and 'The Adept'. Each part includes a series of sketches from the life of the author, who was initiated into the ancient mysteries of the occult. The book also describes the spiritual encounters of an Englishman referred to as 'John Cavendish Dudley'. Britten claimed to have translated the French parts of the manuscript and edited the English sections. Of enduring interest in the history of spiritualism, the work reflects a strong theosophical influence.

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Edited by the writer and lecturer on spiritualism Emma Hardinge Britten (1823–99), this work purports to recount the spiritual experiences of the enigmatic 'Chevalier Louis de B.', allegedly a nobleman who was initiated into ancient occult mysteries. Britten translated and prepared the manuscript for publication in 1876.

Contenuti:

Part I. The Neophyte: Author's preface; Editor's introduction; 1. Interesting spiritual mysteries and experiences; 2. Marvel of magnetic influence; 3. Professor Muller; 4. Zwingler; 5. Magic in England; 6. Magicians and spirit mediums; 7. Philosophy of obsession; 8. Stray wanderers; 9. The letter; 10. In the wilderness; 11. Awakening to real life; 12. Diary of John Cavedish Dudley; 13. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); 14. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); 15. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); 16. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); Part II. The Adept: 17. Order of the universe; 18. In active public service; 19. The dharma sala of the vaidya; 20. Occultism; 21. The angel of morning; 22. The enchantress; 23. Black magic or vaudooism; 24. Psychology; 25. Diary of Lady Blanche; 26. Close of the life episode.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1108067948
• ISBN 13: 9781108067942
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 366