The History of Magic
2 Volume Set
Part of Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge
- Author: Joseph Ennemoser
- Editor: Mary Howitt
- Date Published: January 2011
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- format: Multiple copy pack
- isbn: 9781108025638
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Joseph Ennemoser (1787–1854) was an Tyrolean doctor and scientist, noted for his use of magnetism and hypnosis. He was a forerunner of Freud in his belief in the connection between the mind and physical health, and his interest in psychology led to investigations into the paranormal and magic. He became well known for his presentations about magic, delusions and apparently supernatural occurrences. He suggested that most of these phenomena appeared miraculous only because of a lack of understanding of the laws of nature. The History of Magic was published in Leipzig in 1844, and translated into English in 1854 by William Howitt, a leading Spiritualist writer. The editor, his wife Mary, added a collection of supernatural and psychical occurrences, which illustrate the topics dealt with by Ennemoser.
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- Date Published: January 2011
- format: Multiple copy pack
- isbn: 9781108025638
- length: 1028 pages
- dimensions: 320 x 250 x 70 mm
- weight: 1.67kg
- availability: Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC
Table of Contents
Volume 1: Editor's preface M. H. Howitt
Author's preface
1. Of magic and its branches in general
2. Theoretical views on magic among the ancients
3. Magnetism among the ancient nations, especially the Orientals, Egyptians, and Israelites
Index. Volume 2:
4. Of magic in mythology
5. The magic of the Germans
6. Mystic doctrines, and endeavours after a philosophical elucidation of the magic of the middle ages
Appendix: Apparitions
Haunted houses
Dreams
Second sight
Trance and somnambulism
Ecstasy
Prediction
Divination
Witchcraft
Vampires
Amulets and charms
Narcotics
Fairies
Spiritual manifestations.
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