"Letter to Doctor A. Brigham on Animal Magnetism" recounts William L. Stone's investigation into the phenomenon of animal magnetism, also known as mesmerism, in the early 19th century. This fascinating document details Stone's remarkable interview with Miss Loraina Brackett while she was in a state of somnambulism. Stone's letter provides a firsthand account of the beliefs and practices surrounding animal magnetism during a time when scientific and pseudoscientific ideas were rapidly evolving. This historical work offers a glimpse into the popular interest in the occult and the paranormal that gripped the public imagination, capturing the spirit of an era fascinated by the hidden potential of the human mind. A valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of psychology and the occult.
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