The History of Spiritualism, Vol. I

The History of Spiritualism, Vol. I

by Arthur Conan Doyle
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Publication Date: 15/09/2022

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In 'The History of Spiritualism, Vol. I' by Arthur Conan Doyle, the author delves into the phenomenon of spiritualism, exploring its origins, development, and influence in the Victorian era. Doyle's writing style is meticulous and insightful, examining the historical context of spiritualism while also offering personal anecdotes and accounts to bring the topic to life. This book provides a comprehensive look at spiritualism as a movement, its key figures, and the impact it had on society at the time. Doyle's literary style is engaging and informative, making this work both educational and entertaining for readers interested in the spiritualist movement of the 19th century. Arthur Conan Doyle, best known for his Sherlock Holmes mysteries, was also a devoted spiritualist and believer in the afterlife. His personal experiences and investigations into the world of spiritualism inspired him to write this detailed history of the movement. Doyle's background as a writer and spiritualist lends credibility and depth to his exploration of the subject, offering readers a unique perspective on spiritualism and its significance. I highly recommend 'The History of Spiritualism, Vol. I' to readers who are interested in the Victorian era, spiritualism, or the works of Arthur Conan Doyle. This book is a fascinating study of a lesser-known aspect of Doyle's life and career, shedding light on his beliefs and his contributions to the spiritualist movement.

ISBN:
8596547319436
8596547319436
Category:
Chakras
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
15-09-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh in 1859 and died in 1930. Within those years was crowded a variety of activity and creative work that made him an international figure and inspired the French to give him the epithet 'the good giant'.

He was the nephew of 'Dickie Doyle' the artist, and was educated at Stonyhurst, and later studied medicine at Edinburgh University, where the methods of diagnosis of one of the professors provided the idea for the methods of deduction used by Sherlock Holmes. He set up as a doctor at Southsea and it was while waiting for patients that he began to write.

His growing success as an author enabled him to give up his practice and turn his attention to other subjects. His greatest achievement was, of course, his creation of Sherlock Holmes, who soon attained international status and constantly distracted him from his other work; at one time Conan Doyle killed him but was obliged by public protest to restore him to life.

And in his creation of Dr Watson, Holmes's companion in adventure and chronicler, Conan Doyle produced not only a perfect foil for Holmes but also one of the most famous narrators in fiction.

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