Publisher's Synopsis
""Letter to Doctor A. Brigham on Animal Magnetism"" is a fascinating book that provides an account of a remarkable interview between the author, William Leete Stone, and Miss Loraina Brackett while she was in a state of somnambulism. The book is a letter written by Stone to Doctor A. Brigham, in which he describes in detail the incredible experience he had with Miss Brackett, who was a patient of Doctor Brigham's. In the letter, Stone explains that he had been skeptical of animal magnetism, a term used in the 19th century to describe the supposed ability of some people to influence others through a kind of magnetic force. However, after witnessing Miss Brackett's remarkable abilities while in a state of somnambulism, Stone became convinced of the reality of animal magnetism. During the interview, Stone asked Miss Brackett a series of questions about her experiences while in a state of somnambulism. She provided detailed and accurate answers to his questions, even though she had no recollection of the interview after waking up. Stone describes how Miss Brackett was able to accurately diagnose medical conditions and provide insights into the thoughts and emotions of other people. Overall, ""Letter to Doctor A. Brigham on Animal Magnetism"" is a fascinating exploration of the phenomenon of animal magnetism and the incredible abilities that some people possess while in a state of somnambulism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of psychology and the mysteries of the human mind.Letter Describing A Blind Young Woman Who Had Demonstrated Clairvoyant Powers While In A Trance Like State. Brackett, Whose Sight And Speech Had Been Lost From A Near Fatal Blow To The Head By An Iron Weight, Was Able To Speak Normally And Discern Certain Objects And Light From Darkness Following Treatment By Dr. George Capron Of Providence, Rhode Island, Using Animal Magnetism. William Leete Stone Was A Journalist, Editor Of The Commercial Advertiser, Advocate Of Slave Emancipation And Greek Independence, Historian Of Colonial New York And New England, And First Superintendent Of Public Schools In New York City.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.