The Salem Seer: Reminiscences Of Charles H. Foster (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162973173)

The Salem Seer: Reminiscences Of Charles H. Foster is a book written by George C. Bartlett. The book is a memoir of Charles H. Foster, a prominent figure in Salem, Massachusetts during the late 19th century. Foster was known as a seer and a clairvoyant, and he gained a reputation for his abilities to predict the future and communicate with the spirit world. The book provides a detailed account of Foster's life, from his childhood in Salem to his rise as a respected seer. Bartlett draws on personal interviews with Foster and his family members, as well as newspaper articles and other historical documents, to paint a vivid picture of Foster's world. Throughout the book, Bartlett explores Foster's psychic abilities and the impact they had on his life and the lives of those around him. He also delves into the cultural and social context of Salem during this time period, including the rise of Spiritualism and the fascination with the occult. The Salem Seer: Reminiscences Of Charles H. Foster offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a unique and enigmatic figure in American history, and sheds light on the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the late 19th century.The Author Writes That Charles H. Foster Was Undoubtedly The Most Gifted And Remarkable Spiritual Medium Since Emanuel Swedenborg. Since The Death Of Mr. Foster, I Have Been Frequently Importuned By His Friends, And By Many Prominent Spiritualists, To Give My Experiences While With Him. I Have Rather Reluctantly Consented, And Give In This Volume A Plain Statement Of Facts And Descriptions Of Many Seances Held In Different Parts Of The World, Thinking That This Record May Be Of Service To Investigators Of These Phenomena, In The Future.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.

Author: George C. Bartlett
ISBN-10: 116297317X
ISBN-13: 9781162973173
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d