Publisher's Synopsis
""Professor Pressensee, Materialist And Inventor: A Story"" is a novel written by John Esten Cooke and published in 1878. The story revolves around the titular character, Professor Pressensee, who is a materialist and inventor. He believes that everything in the world can be explained through science and rejects any notion of spirituality or religion. The novel follows the Professor's journey as he creates a machine that can communicate with the dead. This invention brings him fame and fortune, but also causes him to question his own beliefs when he realizes that there may be more to the world than what he can explain through science. Throughout the story, the Professor interacts with a cast of characters including his wife, a young woman who becomes his assistant, and a group of spiritualists who challenge his beliefs. The novel ultimately explores themes of science versus spirituality, the limitations of human understanding, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond our control. Overall, ""Professor Pressensee, Materialist And Inventor: A Story"" is a thought-provoking novel that delves into complex philosophical questions while also providing an engaging plot and memorable characters.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.
