Spiritualism and Allied Causes and Conditions of Nervous Derangement

By William Alexander Hammond

Book Overview

""Spiritualism and Allied Causes and Conditions of Nervous Derangement"" is a book written by William A. Hammond. The book explores the relationship between spiritualism and various nervous disorders. The author delves into the history of spiritualism, its beliefs and practices, and how it has impacted the mental and physical health of individuals. Hammond also discusses other factors that contribute to nervous derangement, such as alcoholism, drug use, and overwork. The book provides insights into the treatment of these conditions, including the use of hypnosis and other therapies. Overall, ""Spiritualism and Allied Causes and Conditions of Nervous Derangement"" offers a comprehensive examination of the complex relationship between spirituality and mental health.1876. Contents: Some of the Causes Which Lead to a Belief in Spiritualism-Sensorial Deception; Magnetism in Its Relations to Spiritualism; Concentrated Attention a Source of Erroneous Sensorial Impressions; Sleight of Hand Compared to Spiritualistic Manifestations; The Different Kinds of Mediums; Physical Mediums; Sensitive or Impressible Mediums; Seeing and Auditive Mediums; Speaking Mediums; Curing Mediums; Pneumatographic and Writing Mediums; Somnambulism, Natural and Artificial; Hysteria; Fasting Girls; The Hysteroid Affections-Catalepsy, Ecstasy and Hystero-Epilepsy; and Stigmatization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417948523
• ISBN13: 9781417948529
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"