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- An Autobiography (1857)

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The Magic Staff: An Autobiography is a book written by Andrew Jackson Davis and first published in 1857. The book is a personal account of Davis's life and spiritual journey, detailing his experiences with spiritualism, clairvoyance, and the occult.Davis begins the book by recounting his childhood in upstate New York, where he first began to experience supernatural visions and sensations. He describes his encounters with spirits and angels, and his eventual realization that he possessed a unique gift for communicating with the dead and the spiritual realm.As Davis grows older, he becomes a prominent figure in the spiritualist movement, traveling the country and giving lectures on his experiences and beliefs. He also describes his encounters with other notable spiritualists of the time, including the Fox sisters and Edgar Allan Poe.Throughout the book, Davis reflects on the nature of spirituality and the afterlife, and offers insights into the workings of the spiritual realm. He also discusses his own personal struggles and challenges, including his battles with depression and his efforts to reconcile his spiritual beliefs with the scientific knowledge of the time.Overall, The Magic Staff: An Autobiography is a fascinating and insightful look into the life and beliefs of one of the most prominent spiritualists of the 19th century. It offers a unique perspective on the spiritualist movement and the role of spirituality in American culture during this time period.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165947645
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 562
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x29 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 744 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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The Magic Staff: An Autobiography is a book written by Andrew Jackson Davis and first published in 1857. The book is a personal account of Davis's life and spiritual journey, detailing his experiences with spiritualism, clairvoyance, and the occult.Davis begins the book by recounting his childhood in upstate New York, where he first began to experience supernatural visions and sensations. He describes his encounters with spirits and angels, and his eventual realization that he possessed a unique gift for communicating with the dead and the spiritual realm.As Davis grows older, he becomes a prominent figure in the spiritualist movement, traveling the country and giving lectures on his experiences and beliefs. He also describes his encounters with other notable spiritualists of the time, including the Fox sisters and Edgar Allan Poe.Throughout the book, Davis reflects on the nature of spirituality and the afterlife, and offers insights into the workings of the spiritual realm. He also discusses his own personal struggles and challenges, including his battles with depression and his efforts to reconcile his spiritual beliefs with the scientific knowledge of the time.Overall, The Magic Staff: An Autobiography is a fascinating and insightful look into the life and beliefs of one of the most prominent spiritualists of the 19th century. It offers a unique perspective on the spiritualist movement and the role of spirituality in American culture during this time period.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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