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On Hallucinations: A History And Explanation Of Apparitions, Visions, Dreams, Ecstasy, Magnetism And Somnambulism

On Hallucinations: A History And Explanation Of Apparitions, Visions, Dreams, Ecstasy, Magnetism And Somnambulism

de Boismont, A. Brierre
Hulme, Robert T.

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryMental Health

ISBN10: 1163116254
ISBN13: 9781163116258
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On Hallucinations: A History And Explanation Of Apparitions, Visions, Dreams, Ecstasy, Magnetism And Somnambulism by A. Brierre de Boismont is a comprehensive exploration of the phenomenon of hallucinations. The book delves into the history of hallucinations, from ancient times to the present day, and examines the various explanations that have been put forward to account for them. De Boismont explores a wide range of hallucinations, including visual, auditory, and tactile hallucinations, as well as those experienced during dreams, states of ecstasy, and somnambulism. He also considers the role of magnetism in inducing hallucinations, a popular theory in the 19th century.The book draws on a wealth of historical and contemporary sources, including medical and scientific literature, religious and philosophical texts, and personal accounts of hallucinatory experiences. De Boismont's writing is clear and accessible, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of hallucinations.Overall, On Hallucinations provides a fascinating and comprehensive exploration of this intriguing phenomenon, shedding light on its many forms and the various theories that have been proposed to explain it.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.

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