Mesmerism, Spiritualism, etc. by William B. Carpenter
Publishing: 1877 D. Appleton and Company; True First Edition
Carpenter viewed mesmerism and hypnotism pragmatically, supporting Dr. Braid’s perspective that they reflect the human psyche rather than spiritual or esoteric elements. He dismissed those aspects as delusion or charlatanism, highlighting the diverse and conflicting schools of thought that contributed to mesmerism’s significant impact.
Condition: publishers green cloth boards, gilt title to spine, general shelf ware but in good clean condition, tightly bound, overall Very Good