Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Experiences of Edmund Dawson Rogers, Spiritualist and Journalist is a biographical book written by Edmund Dawson Rogers himself. This book offers a fascinating insight into the life of a man who was not only a journalist but also a spiritualist. Rogers shares his personal experiences as a spiritualist, including his encounters with spirits and his belief in the afterlife. He also provides an account of his career as a journalist, including his work as a war correspondent during the Crimean War. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Rogers' life, from his childhood to his later years. The book is well-written and engaging, offering readers a unique perspective on the life of a man who was both a journalist and a spiritualist. Overall, The Life and Experiences of Edmund Dawson Rogers is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of a remarkable man who lived during a fascinating period in history.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.