Spiritualism In Great Britain

By Emma Hardinge Britten

Book Overview

""Spiritualism in Great Britain"" is a comprehensive exploration of the spiritualist movement in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by Emma Hardinge Britten, a prominent spiritualist and advocate for women's rights, the book covers the history and development of spiritualism in Britain, including its origins in America and its spread throughout Europe. Britten discusses the key figures and organizations involved in the movement, as well as the various practices and beliefs associated with spiritualism, such as mediumship, psychic phenomena, and communication with the dead. She also addresses the controversies and criticisms faced by spiritualism, including accusations of fraud and charlatanism.Throughout the book, Britten emphasizes the importance of spiritualism as a means of providing comfort and healing to those who have lost loved ones, as well as its potential for promoting social and political reform. She also highlights the role of women in the movement, noting their significant contributions as mediums and organizers.Overall, ""Spiritualism in Great Britain"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known aspect of British history and provides valuable insights into the spiritualist movement and its impact on society.THIS 154 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Nineteenth Century Miracles Or Spirits and Their Work in Every Country of the Earth, by Emma Hardinge Britten. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162907.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: 1425461468
• ISBN13: 9781425461461
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"