Mesmeric Experiences (1845) - Spencer Timothy Hall

Mesmeric Experiences is a book written by Spencer Timothy Hall and published in 1845. It is a collection of essays and case studies on mesmerism, a practice that was popular in the 19th century and involved inducing a trance-like state in a person through the use of suggestion and manipulation. Hall was a British physician and advocate of mesmerism, and in this book, he presents his observations and experiences with the practice. He discusses the history of mesmerism, its theoretical underpinnings, and its potential applications in medicine and psychology. The book also includes detailed accounts of mesmerism sessions with various patients, including those suffering from physical and mental ailments. Hall describes how he was able to alleviate pain, induce sleep, and even cure some illnesses through the use of mesmerism. Mesmeric Experiences is an important historical document that sheds light on the early development of hypnotism and the use of suggestion in medicine. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of the 19th century, and remains a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of psychology and medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781437042597