The Case for Spirit Photography by Arthur Conan Doyle
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| Author | Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
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| Editor | Barlow, Fred, 1888- |
| Title |
The Case for Spirit Photography With corroborative evidence by experienced researchers and photographers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Case for Spirit Photography" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work presents the author’s arguments and evidence in favor of the phenomenon known as spirit photography, following the controversial claims against a medium named Mr. Hope. The text delves into various cases, accompanied by photographs, which purportedly show spirits or messages from the deceased, advocating for the validity of these experiences from a spiritualist perspective. At the start of the book, Doyle introduces the Crewe Circle and the medium William Hope, who has faced accusations of fraud regarding his ability to produce extra figures in photographs. He counters these allegations by discussing the extensive evidence he believes supports Hope's abilities, including testimonies from credible sources who have witnessed his work firsthand. Doyle emphasizes the importance of considering a broader context of Hope's long career and success in obtaining photographs with supernatural elements, arguing for a sympathetic understanding rather than a dismissive view based solely on select criticisms. He sets the stage for a detailed exploration of specific cases that he hopes will substantiate the claims of spirit photography. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Spiritualism |
| Subject | Spirit photography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59809 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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