Publisher's Synopsis
The Magnetizers by Charles MacKay is a historical novel that explores the fascinating world of mesmerism and the power of suggestion. Set in Paris in the 19th century, the book follows the story of a young doctor named Dupotet who becomes fascinated with the work of Franz Mesmer, a pioneer in the field of mesmerism.Dupotet soon becomes a student of Mesmer and begins to experiment with the power of suggestion on his own patients. As he delves deeper into the world of mesmerism, he discovers that there are many others who share his passion, including a group of women known as the ""magnetizers"" who use their powers to heal and seduce.As Dupotet becomes more involved with the magnetizers, he begins to uncover a dark side to their practices and must decide whether to continue down this path or risk everything to expose the truth.The Magnetizers is a gripping tale of love, power, and deception that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With vivid descriptions of 19th-century Paris and a cast of complex, unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mesmerism and the power of suggestion.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Part 1, by Charles MacKay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134415.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.
