Statuvolism or Artificial Somnambulism (1869) - William Baker Fahnestock - Bog

Hitherto called mesmerism or animal magnetism. Containing a brief historical survey of Mesmer's operations and the examination of the same by the French commissioners. A new view and division of the phrenological organs into functions with descriptions of their nature and qualities in the senses and faculties. A full and accurate description of the various phenomena belonging to this state, including a division into two distinct conditions, waking and sleeping. How to enter and awake from either. Together with several accounts of obstetrical cases delivered while in this state and preparing subjects for surgical operations.