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The Case Against Spirit Photographs
Paperback
ParapsychologyGeneral SociologyGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781024124354
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Case Against Spirit Photographs (1921) delves into the controversial subject of spirit photography, a popular phenomenon in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Authors C. Vincent Patrick and W. Whately Smith meticulously examine the purported evidence of spirits captured on film, offering a skeptical perspective rooted in scientific inquiry. This book explores the techniques used to create fraudulent spirit photographs, the social context that fueled the spiritualist movement, and the psychological factors that led people to believe in these images.
Through detailed analysis and critical examination, the authors build a compelling case against the authenticity of spirit photographs. This work provides valuable insights into the history of spiritualism, the rise of paranormal investigation, and the enduring human fascination with the supernatural. It remains a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of photography, skepticism, and the cultural history of belief.
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