Publisher's Synopsis
""On The Truths Contained In Popular Superstitions: With An Account Of Mesmerism"" is a book written by Herbert Mayo and published in 1851. The book explores the various popular superstitions prevalent in society and attempts to uncover the truths behind them. Mayo delves into topics such as witchcraft, ghosts, and divination, examining the historical context of these beliefs and their cultural significance.In addition to discussing popular superstitions, Mayo also provides an account of mesmerism, a form of hypnotism that was gaining popularity in the mid-19th century. He examines the scientific basis of mesmerism and its potential applications in medicine and psychology.Throughout the book, Mayo employs a rational and scientific approach to debunking superstitions and exploring the mysteries of mesmerism. He provides a detailed analysis of each topic, drawing on historical and contemporary sources to support his arguments.""On The Truths Contained In Popular Superstitions: With An Account Of Mesmerism"" is a fascinating exploration of the beliefs and practices that have shaped human culture throughout history. It offers a unique perspective on the intersection of science and superstition, and provides valuable insights into the human psyche.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.
