The book ""Franz Anton Mesmer"" by R.B. Ince is a biography of the famous Austrian physician and healer, Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer is best known for developing the theory of animal magnetism, which he believed could be used to cure a variety of illnesses and disorders. The book delves into Mesmer's life and work, exploring his theories and practices in detail. It also examines the controversy surrounding his methods and the skepticism he faced from...