Popular Superstitions, and the Truths Contained Therein by Herbert Mayo
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| Author | Mayo, Herbert, 1796-1852 |
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| LoC No. | 10033698 |
| Title |
Popular Superstitions, and the Truths Contained Therein With an Account of Mesmerism |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Popular Superstitions, and the Truths Contained Therein" by Herbert Mayo is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work explores various popular beliefs and superstitions, aiming to expose their underlying truths through scientific reasoning and meticulous observation. Mayo seeks to bridge the gap between ancient superstition and modern science, particularly through the lens of phenomena like mesmerism and the divining rod. At the start of the book, the author shares his realization that many of the thrilling tales of ghosts and supernatural occurrences he once enjoyed are based on misunderstood natural phenomena. He expresses a desire to investigate the scientific explanations behind these beliefs. Specifically, the initial letter focuses on the divining rod, describing its traditional use and the evidence supporting its purported power to locate water and minerals. Mayo recounts anecdotal experiences and observations from himself and others who claim to have experienced the divining rod's movement, suggesting that there might be a genuine phenomenon linked to this device, prompting further inquiry into the nature of superstitions themselves. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Superstition |
| Subject | Mesmerism |
| Subject | Parapsychology and medicine |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58197 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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