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A Southerner Among The Spirits: A Record Of Investigations Into The Spiritual Phenomena (1877)

A Southerner Among The Spirits: A Record Of Investigations Into The Spiritual Phenomena (1877)

Shindler, Mary Dana

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ISBN10: 1120131022
ISBN13: 9781120131027
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Southerner Among The Spirits is a non-fiction book written by Mary Dana Shindler and first published in 1877. The book is a record of Shindler's investigations into spiritual phenomena, which she conducted during the late 19th century. Shindler was a Southerner who lived in the United States during the Civil War, and her experiences during that time led her to become interested in spiritualism. The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes Shindler's personal experiences with spiritualism, including her encounters with mediums and her own psychic abilities. The second part is a collection of case studies of other people's experiences with spiritualism, including stories of haunted houses, ghostly apparitions, and other supernatural occurrences. The third part is a discussion of the philosophical and religious implications of spiritualism, including its relationship to Christianity and the afterlife.Throughout the book, Shindler presents a skeptical but open-minded view of spiritualism. She is careful to distinguish between genuine spiritual phenomena and fraudulent or delusional claims, and she is critical of those who exploit people's beliefs for personal gain. However, she also acknowledges the power of spiritual experiences to provide comfort and meaning to people's lives, and she is sympathetic to those who seek spiritual guidance.Overall, A Southerner Among The Spirits is an important historical document that provides insight into the world of spiritualism during the late 19th century. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the paranormal or the history of religious beliefs.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.

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