Sights and sounds: the mystery of the day: comprising an entire history of the American "spirit" manifestations

By Henry Spicer

Book Overview

Sights and Sounds, The Mystery of the Day: Comprising an Entire History of the American Spirit Manifestations (1853) is a comprehensive book written by Henry Spicer. The book delves into the mysterious and controversial subject of American Spirit Manifestations, which were a series of supernatural events that occurred in the United States during the mid-19th century.The book provides a detailed account of the various manifestations that took place, including the famous Fox sisters' s�����ances, which were instrumental in popularizing the Spiritualist movement. The author examines the phenomena from a historical and philosophical perspective, exploring the impact it had on American society at the time.Spicer's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an enjoyable read for both scholars and general readers. He draws on a wide range of sources, including eyewitness accounts, newspaper articles, and official reports, to present a comprehensive and well-researched history of the American Spirit Manifestations.Overall, Sights and Sounds, The Mystery of the Day is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on a little-known chapter in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the paranormal, spiritualism, or the history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164202596
• ISBN13: 9781164202592
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"