Ghost Land or Research into the Mysteries of Occultism by Emma Hardinge Britten
Publication: 1897 Progressive Thinker Publishing House [First Edition?]
Errata slip tipped to title-page. Emma Hardinge Britten (1823-1899) was one of the most famous nineteenth century advocates of Spiritualism. She supposedly developed her psychic talents whilst employed by a secret quasi-Masonic fraternity as a medium whilst still a child. In adulthood she became one of six founding members of the Theosophical Society, and also founded an umbrella organisation for Spiritualist groups: the Spiritualists National Union. She wrote and edited a number of books, including "Ghost Land," in which she relates the spiritualist and occult experiences and beliefs of an anonymous adept in a series of autobiographical sketches.
Condition: publishers red cloth boards, silver title along spine and front cover, some soling along the spine, floral ffep repaired along the hinge with japanese paper, clean copy in Very Good condition