Bøger af Anna Mary Howitt Watts

The book ""Life And Works Of Dr. Justinus And William Howitt And His Work For Spiritualism: Biographical Sketches"" was written by Anna Mary Howitt Watts and published in 1883. The book is a biographical account of the lives and works of Dr. Justinus and William Howitt, two prominent figures in the field of spiritualism during the 19th century. The author provides a detailed description of their personal and professional lives, including their contributions to the spiritualist movement and their literary works. The book also explores the history and development of spiritualism as a religious and philosophical movement during the 19th century. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of spiritualism and the lives of two of its most influential figures.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.

Anna Mary Howitt Watts (1824-1884) was a painter and writer, and the daughter of William Howitt (1792-1879), one of the subjects of this double biography. Justinus Kerner (1786-1862) was an inspiration to both Howitt and his daughter. A German poet, trained as a doctor, he became famous both as a patron of the arts and an early pioneer of the spiritualist movement. This account of Kerner's life is full of vivid descriptions of ghostly apparitions and supernatural events. Howitt, a popular writer and radical local politician who was raised a Quaker, became increasingly attracted to spiritualism after the deaths of two of his sons. Watts' book, written after her father's death and first published in 1883, is more than a memoir of a beloved parent. As a record of the beliefs of the spiritualists it provides essential information about early Victorian attitudes to this world and beyond.