The History of Magic 2 Volume Set (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108025638)

Joseph Ennemoser (1787-1854) was an Tyrolean doctor and scientist, noted for his use of magnetism and hypnosis. He was a forerunner of Freud in his belief in the connection between the mind and physical health, and his interest in psychology led to investigations into the paranormal and magic. He became well known for his presentations about magic, delusions and apparently supernatural occurrences. He suggested that most of these phenomena appeared miraculous only because of a lack of understanding of the laws of nature. The History of Magic was published in Leipzig in 1844, and translated into English in 1854 by William Howitt, a leading Spiritualist writer. The editor, his wife Mary, added a collection of supernatural and psychical occurrences, which illustrate the topics dealt with by Ennemoser.

Author: Joseph Ennemoser
ISBN-10: 1108025633
ISBN-13: 9781108025638
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/27/2011
Pages: 1028
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.95lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.50w x 2.30d