Publisher's Synopsis
""Planchette Or, The Despair Of Science"" by Epes Sargent is a comprehensive account of the spiritualism movement that swept through Europe and America in the mid-19th century. The book explores the various theories surrounding spiritualism and its phenomena, including the use of planchettes, which were small, heart-shaped boards used to communicate with spirits. Sargent provides a detailed history of spiritualism, tracing its roots back to ancient times and examining its influence on literature, art, and religion. The book also includes accounts of s�����ances and other spiritualist practices, as well as discussions of the scientific and philosophical debates that surrounded the movement. Overall, ""Planchette Or, The Despair Of Science"" is a fascinating exploration of a cultural phenomenon that continues to captivate and intrigue people to this day.With A Survey Of French Spiritism.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.
