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This book contains the second of two volumes of "Phantasms of the Living", an 1886 work on the subject of spiritualism by leading members of the Society for Psychical Research Edmund Gurney (1847 - 1888), Frederic W. H. Myers (1843 - 1901), and Frank Podmore (1856 - 1910).Within it, the authors have documented more than 700 cases of ghost sightings which they believe are evidence of psychic ability. This volume contains an introduction by Myer...

Originally published in 1887. 'Has human life any meaning and value? In asking this question we are under no illusion. We know that we cannot pose to-day as the possessors of a truth which we have but to un-fold. The question confronts us as a problem that is still unsolved, whilst we may not renounce the attempt to solve it.' Contents include: The problem as it stands today - Retrospect and Prospect - Attempt at Reconstruction - Recapitulatio...

Originally published in 1908. Author: John Milne Language: English Keywords: Pure Science Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Originally published in 1902. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage work contains a collection of the customs, usages, and ceremonies used among gypsies, as regards fortune-telling, witch-doctoring, love-philtering, and other sorcery, illustrated by many anecdotes and instances, taken either from works as yet very little known to the English reader or from personal experiences. Within a very few years, since Ethnology and Archaeology have received a great inspiration, and much enlarged their scope...

The Principles of Occult Healing is a vintage treatise by Mary Weeks Burnet. Within it, Burnet explores the subject of occult healing, looking at what it means, different methods and schools, the power of music, and much more. Contents include: "Occult Healing and Occultism", "Occult Healing Schools", "Healing and the Healing Intelligence", "All Healing is Occult", "The Indestructible Self", "Latent Powers in Matter", "The Auras and the Ethers...

First published in 1901, this volume contains a comprehensive account of Russian history from the reign of Peter to the Battle of Navarino, 1827. This fascinating and detailed volume explores in details the reigns of the various Russian monarchs between this time, offering interesting information and fascinating insights into the country's history, society, and customs. Contents include: "The Early Days of Peter", "The Reign of Peter", "The Re...

Irish Witchcraft and Demonology is St. John Seymour's infamous exploration of witchcraft and demonology in Ireland. Seymour looks at famous Irish witches, including Dame Alice Kyteler, as well as many other trials concerning witchcraft that were taken to a court of law during the seventeenth century. Cases include: Florence Newton, the Witch of Youghal, The Devil at Damerville, Dr. Williams and the Haunted House, and more. "Irish Witchcraft An...

The Book of Jasher (Also known as the "Dibre ha-Yamim be-'Aruk" and "Toledot Adam") is a Hebrew midrash named after the Book of Jasher mentioned in the Bible. It provides a history beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve and ending with the Canaanites being driven out of the Promised Land. Contents include: "The Creation of Adam and Eve. The Fall. Birth of Cain and Abel. Abel a Keeper of Sheep. Cain a Tiller of the Soil. The Quarrel Betwee...

This book contains the first of two volumes of "Phantasms of the Living", an 1886 work on the subject of spiritualism by leading members of the Society for Psychical Research Edmund Gurney (1847 - 1888), Frederic W. H. Myers (1843 - 1901), and Frank Podmore (1856 - 1910). Within it, the authors have documented more than 700 cases of ghost sightings which they believe are in fact evidence of psychic ability. This volume contains an introduction...

This book contains all three volumes of Edmund Goldsmid's "The History of the Devils of Loudun", which deals with the purported demonic possession, sexual repression, religious fanaticism, and mass hysteria that occurred in the small town of Loudun in 17th-century France. This volume concentrates on the Roman Catholic priest called Urbain Grandier and the members of a convent containing Ursuline nuns who claim to have been possessed by demons ...

The Demonism of the Ages, Spirit Obsessions, Oriental and Occidental Occultism is a fascinating treatise on the history of demonology and possessions, exploring cases from Ancient Greece to nineteenth-century Korea and beyond. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in demonology, and it would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "Evil Spirits and Their Influences", "Chinese Spiritism-A Demon ...

Published in 1950, this vintage handbook instructs the reader in 150 variations of the classic game of Solitaire. It is illustrated with diagrams throughout and features simple instructions, making it a wonderful addition to the avid Solitaire player's library, and for anybody with a love for solo card games. Contents include: Card Games, Technical Terms, One-Pack Solitaires, Juvenile Solitaires, Two-Pack Solitaires, Four-Pack Solitaires, and ...

This vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on the subject of magic by Franz Hartmann (1838 - 1912), who was a German theosophist, doctor, geomancer, occultist, writer, and astrologer. In this volume, Hartmann maintains that 'magic' is not a supernatural concept outside of the realms of science or nature, but that it is the undeniable force behind all things responsible for the growing of a seed into a tree or a child into a man. This fa...

First published in 1937, this volume offers an overview of witchcraft and its practices and history, written by Montague Summers. Augustus Montague Summers (1880 - 1948) was an English clergyman and author most famous for his studies on vampires, witches and werewolves--all of which he believed to be very much real. He also wrote the first English translation of the infamous 15th-century witch hunter's manual, the "Malleus Maleficarum", in 192...

The Salem witch trials were the famous trails and prosecutions of people who were accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts from 1692 to May 1693. In total, over 200 people were accused, with 19 being executed for their supposed preternatural crimes. This book contains the second volume of the official records of the trials, copied form the original documents. Contents include: "Sarah Vibber v. John Willard", "Eliz Hubbard v. John Willard", "Eliz...

Kings Dethroned is a history of the evolution of astronomy from the Roman Empire to the early twentieth century. From Copernicus to Einstein, this volume provides an overview of the developments in the field of astronomy, tracing its history through the mistakes of its pioneers and practitioners and putting into question many principles generally considered to be true. This book is highly recommended for everyone with an interest in alternativ...

Is the Newtonian Theory True? comprises a series of letters written by the author to various editors of scientific periodicals attempting to refute "Newtonian Theory" and other contemporary scientific ideas. Newtonian Theory refers to Newton's ideas of the laws of motion and universal gravitation that dominated scientists view of the physical universe for three centuries. This volume looks at the ideas of Newton and other historical astronomer...

This book contains a series of letters written by Sir Walter Scott and addressed to J. G. Lockhart. The letters pertain to demonology and witchcraft, with Scott outlining and explaining his extensive knowledge of the subject. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the occult, and it is not to be missed by collectors of Scott's seminal work. Contents include: "Origin of the General Opinions respecting Demonology among M...

First published in 1895, this volume contains a series of arguments against the idea that the world is round. The belief that the Earth is flat and not a globe existed in many ancient civilisations, but we now know that this is not true. However, even today there are those who believe in a flat earth, just as there was when ideas of a spherical earth were relatively new. Within this book, the author explains why these new ideas of the planet a...