
Ghost Land
Or Researches into the Mysteries of Occultism
Emma Hardinge(Editor)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 2. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
366 pages
978-1-108-06794-2 (ISBN)
Description
A lecturer and writer on spiritualism, Emma Hardinge Britten (1823-99) acted as a medium in both England and America. Allegedly written by an enigmatic nobleman, 'Chevalier Louis de B.', Ghost Land was prepared for publication by Britten in 1876. The author's real identity is unknown, and scholars have attributed the work to various personalities, including Ernest de Bunsen, Britten's husband William, and Britten herself. The book is divided into two parts, 'The Neophyte' and 'The Adept'. Each part includes a series of sketches from the life of the author, who was initiated into the ancient mysteries of the occult. The book also describes the spiritual encounters of an Englishman referred to as 'John Cavendish Dudley'. Britten claimed to have translated the French parts of the manuscript and edited the English sections. Of enduring interest in the history of spiritualism, the work reflects a strong theosophical influence.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1 Plates, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
516 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-06794-2 (9781108067942)
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Content
Part I. The Neophyte: Author's preface; Editor's introduction; 1. Interesting spiritual mysteries and experiences; 2. Marvel of magnetic influence; 3. Professor Muller; 4. Zwingler; 5. Magic in England; 6. Magicians and spirit mediums; 7. Philosophy of obsession; 8. Stray wanderers; 9. The letter; 10. In the wilderness; 11. Awakening to real life; 12. Diary of John Cavedish Dudley; 13. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); 14. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); 15. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); 16. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); Part II. The Adept: 17. Order of the universe; 18. In active public service; 19. The dharma sala of the vaidya; 20. Occultism; 21. The angel of morning; 22. The enchantress; 23. Black magic or vaudooism; 24. Psychology; 25. Diary of Lady Blanche; 26. Close of the life episode.