Herbert Mayo
Explore the fascinating intersection of belief and science in Herbert Mayo’s 'Popular Superstitions, and the Truths Contained Therein: With an Account of Mesmerism.' This historical exploration delves into the world of superstitions, offering a considered perspective on their potential validity through the lens of early parapsychology and medicine.Mayo examines various occult phenomena, dissecting popular beliefs and seeking the underlying truths they might contain. He dedicates significant attention to mesmerism, providing an account of its practices and perceived effects. This volume provides valuable insights into the history of science and the evolving understanding of psychic phenomena.A thought-provoking journey into a time when the boundaries between the rational and the mystical were actively being explored, this book offers a window into the historical study of body, mind, and spirit, including areas now categorized as psychic phenomena. A meticulously prepared print republication of a classic work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
