The Shadow World

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Gutenberg ID

22593

Title

The Shadow World

Language

en

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Project Gutenberg

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The Shadow World is a non-fiction book by Hamlin Garland that explores the world of spiritualism and psychic phenomena. The author, a member of the American Psychical Society, shares his experiences with séances, mediums, and other paranormal events. He discusses the possibility of telepathy, hypnotism, and materialization, and presents evidence from various experiments and cases.

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The Shadow World is a thought-provoking exploration of spiritualism and psychic phenomena by Hamlin Garland. The author's experiences with séances, mediums, and other paranormal events are presented in a clear and concise manner, making the book an engaging read for those interested in the subject. Garland discusses various topics, including telepathy, hypnotism, and materialization, and presents evidence from experiments and cases to support his claims. The book is well-written and easy to follow, with a rating of 4.2 out of 5.0. The author's experiences began while he was living in Boston, where he joined the American Psychical Society and became a member of the Executive Board. He investigated several cases, including one involving a woman from Lowell whose daughter had developed strange powers. Garland's investigation led him to conclude that the phenomena were not necessarily supernatural, but rather the result of abnormal physical forces. The author also discusses his experiences with materialization, where he witnessed the appearance of phantoms and spirits. He presents evidence from experiments conducted by other researchers, including Dr. Richet, who studied materialization at the Villa Carmen in Algiers. Garland's book is a detailed account of his experiences and investigations into the paranormal, and provides insight into the world of spiritualism and psychic phenomena. The author's writing style is clear and concise, making the book an engaging read for those interested in the subject.

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4.2/5

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Categories

• Parapsychology
• Spiritualism