The Watseka Wonder - E Winchester Stevens - Bog

The Watseka Wonder is a book written by E. Winchester Stevens and published in 1878. This book is a psychological study that explores an unusual case of angelic visitation that occurred in Watseka, Illinois. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place and the impact they had on the people involved.The story centers around a young girl named Lurancy Vennum, who was believed to be possessed by the spirit of Mary Roff, a deceased acquaintance. The book recounts the various attempts made by doctors and religious leaders to cure Lurancy of her possession, and the eventual involvement of a spiritualist medium who claimed to be able to communicate with the spirit of Mary Roff.The book provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of spiritualism in the late 19th century, as well as the psychological and social factors that may have contributed to Lurancy's condition. It also explores the impact that the events in Watseka had on the local community and the wider public, and the controversy that surrounded the case.Overall, The Watseka Wonder is a well-researched and thought-provoking study of a fascinating historical event that continues to intrigue and captivate readers to this day.A Narrative Of The Leading Phenomena Occurring In The Case Of Mary Lurancy Vennum.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.