Morton, Lisa
Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789142808
- author:
- Morton, Lisa
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimeters (0.59 kg
- Genre:
- History, General, Health & Wellbeing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances
A fascinating exploration of our desire to communicate with the dead, from ancient necromancy to modern-day psychics. Lisa Morton delves into the history of seances, tracing their evolution from Homer's Odyssey to the emergence of Spiritualism in Victorian England.
Meet the mediums, psychics and paranormal investigators who have shaped our understanding of the afterlife, including the Fox sisters, Daniel Dunglas Home and Helen Duncan. With a mix of historical research and engaging storytelling, Morton reveals the intriguing world behind the Ouija board and the seance.
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