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Our American Adventure
Hardcover
Biographies GeneralOccultGeneral United States
ISBN13: 9781025881188
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 196
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Our American Adventure is a compelling firsthand account of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's extensive lecture tour across the United States and Canada during the early 1920s. Renowned primarily as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Doyle reveals a different facet of his intellectual life in this travelogue, documenting his passionate efforts to spread the philosophy of Spiritualism to North American audiences.
The narrative follows Doyle as he traverses major cities, offering keen observations on American culture, society, and the rapidly changing landscape of the post-war era. While the book serves as a fascinating travel memoir, it is equally a record of Doyle's spiritual mission. He details his encounters with various mediums, his public presentations on psychic phenomena, and the diverse reactions-ranging from fervent belief to skeptical scrutiny-that he met along the way.
Through Our American Adventure, readers gain insight into the mind of one of the 20th century's most famous literary figures as he navigates the complexities of faith and science. The work remains a significant historical document, capturing both the vibrancy of early 20th-century America and the intense cultural interest in the afterlife and the supernatural that defined the period.
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