Popular Superstitions, and the Truths Contained Therein


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"In the following Letters I have endeavoured to exhibit in their true light the singular natural phenomena of which old superstition and modern charlatanism in turn availed themselves—to indicate their laws, and to develop their theory." (from the Preface of the book)
In 14 letters, British physiologist Herbert Mayo (1796-1852) is giving the reader an overview of popular superstitions of previous times, like vampirism, somnambulism or even ghost sightings, and exposing how in previous times they were treated with fear, ignorance and intolerance, often leading to crime, while he endeavours to give rational explanations for the phenomena with the goal to find treatments and cures for the afflicted.
- Summary by Sonia (8 hr 6 min)

Chapitres

Prefatory Remarks 2:46 Lu par Sonia
Letter I - The Divining Rod 38:54 Lu par Marta A
Letter II - Vampyrism 37:51 Lu par Jim Locke
Letter III - Unreal Ghosts 33:48 Lu par Jim Locke
Letter IV - True Ghosts 30:08 Lu par Jim Locke
Letter V - Trance 24:28 Lu par Jim Locke
Letter VI - Trance-sleep 15:42 Lu par Greg Giordano
Letter VII - Half-waking Trance, or Somnambulism 20:33 Lu par Greg Giordano
Letter VIII - Trance-waking 40:10 Lu par Jean Coleman
Letter IX - Religious Delusions 35:48 Lu par Jim Locke
Letter X - Mesmerism 42:39 Lu par Owlivia
Letter XI - Supplemental 1:07:00 Lu par Jim Locke
Letter XII - The Odometer or Divining Ring 21:39 Lu par Jim Locke
Letter XIII - The Solution 47:22 Lu par Jim Locke
Letter XIV - Hypnotism. Trance Umbra 24:45 Lu par Jim Locke
Conclusion 2:46 Lu par Sonia

Critiques

Another Interesting Work Ruined


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The lethargic, ungifted individual reading the bulk of this work ruins yet another piece which, if not for him, would have been quite enjoyable.