Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Experiences of Edmund Dawson Rogers, Spiritualist and Journalist (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a biographical work that chronicles the life of Edmund Dawson Rogers, a well-known spiritualist and journalist. The book is written by Rogers himself and is presented in a large print format, making it accessible to readers with visual impairments.The book begins with a brief introduction to Rogers' early life and upbringing, before delving into his experiences as a spiritualist. Rogers describes his encounters with spirits and his experiences with various spiritualist groups, including the Society for Psychical Research. He also discusses his beliefs about the afterlife and the nature of spirits.In addition to his spiritualist pursuits, Rogers was also a journalist and editor. The book includes details about his career in journalism, including his work as editor of the Spiritualist newspaper Light. Rogers also discusses his involvement in various social and political causes, including the women's suffrage movement.Throughout the book, Rogers provides insights into the spiritualist movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as the social and political issues of the time. The book offers a unique perspective on the life of a prominent spiritualist and journalist, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in these topics.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1910. This study of Rogers life is composed of notes from interviews he granted to Light magazine. Rogers, along with Sir William Barrett founded the Society for Psychical Research (SPR) because of their interests in Spiritualism and their desire for an organization to conduct research of its related phenomena; ghosts, trance states, telepathy, etc. The initial organization was composed mainly of enthusiastic Spiritualists, but at the core was an experienced team of paranormal investigators, the so-called Sidgwick Group.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.
