Ghost Land - Or Researches Into the Mysteries of Occultism

Published in 1876, this work purports to recount the spiritual experiences of the mysterious aristocratic occultist 'Chevalier Louis de B.'.

List of contents

Part I. The Neophyte: Author's preface; Editor's introduction; 1. Interesting spiritual mysteries and experiences; 2. Marvel of magnetic influence; 3. Professor Muller; 4. Zwingler; 5. Magic in England; 6. Magicians and spirit mediums; 7. Philosophy of obsession; 8. Stray wanderers; 9. The letter; 10. In the wilderness; 11. Awakening to real life; 12. Diary of John Cavedish Dudley; 13. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); 14. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); 15. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); 16. Mr Dudley's diary (cont.); Part II. The Adept: 17. Order of the universe; 18. In active public service; 19. The dharma sala of the vaidya; 20. Occultism; 21. The angel of morning; 22. The enchantress; 23. Black magic or vaudooism; 24. Psychology; 25. Diary of Lady Blanche; 26. Close of the life episode.

Summary

Edited by the writer and lecturer on spiritualism Emma Hardinge Britten (1823–99), this work purports to recount the spiritual experiences of the enigmatic 'Chevalier Louis de B.', allegedly a nobleman who was initiated into ancient occult mysteries. Britten translated and prepared the manuscript for publication in 1876.

Product details

• Authors: William Britten, Emma Hardinge
• Assisted by: Emma Hardinge Britten (Editor), Emma Hardinge (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.01.2014
• EAN: 9781108067942
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06794-2
• No. of pages: 366
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous