Publisher's Synopsis
The Spirit-Rapper: An Autobiography is a book written by Orestes A. Brownson. The book is an autobiographical account of Brownson's life, focusing on his experiences with spiritualism and his belief in the supernatural. Brownson was a prominent American writer, philosopher, and theologian in the 19th century. He was known for his work in the fields of politics, religion, and social reform. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a detailed account of Brownson's experiences with spiritualism. He describes how he became interested in the movement and how he began to communicate with spirits through mediums. Brownson also discusses the various spiritualist groups he was involved with and the people he met along the way. The second part of the book is a more traditional autobiography, focusing on Brownson's life before and after his involvement with spiritualism. He discusses his childhood, his conversion to Catholicism, and his work as a writer and philosopher. Brownson also reflects on his political beliefs and his involvement in various social reform movements. Overall, The Spirit-Rapper: An Autobiography is a fascinating account of one man's journey through the world of spiritualism and his eventual return to more traditional beliefs. The book provides a unique perspective on the spiritualist movement of the 19th century and offers insight into the life of one of America's most prominent writers and thinkers.Fictional Autobiography Exploring The Topic Of Spiritualism, Which Was Just Then Having A Rebirth, Especially In America. Brownson, An Iconoclastic Minister And Journalist With Socialist And Utopian Leanings, Undertook A Stormy Religious Journey That Brought Him Finally In 1844 To Catholicism. In The Spirit-Rapper, Really A Fantastic Romance, He Traced The Spiritualistic Phenomena Of The Day To Satanic Influence.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.
