Author: William Godwin
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Languages : en
Pages : 496
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Lives of the Necromancers; or, an account of the most eminent persons ... who have claimed ... or to whom has been imputed ... the exercise of magical power
Author: William Godwin
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Languages : en
Pages : 496
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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Lives of the Necromancers; Or, an Account of the Most Eminent Persons in Successive Ages, Who Have Claimed for Themselves, or to Whom Has Been Imputed by Others, the Exercise of Magical Power
Author: William Godwin
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387062125
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 470
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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387062125
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Lives of the Necromancers
Author: William Godwin
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Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
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Languages : en
Pages : 392
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Languages : en
Pages : 392
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The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe
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Languages : en
Pages : 696
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Languages : en
Pages : 696
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Literary criticism
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
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Languages : en
Pages : 724
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Languages : en
Pages : 724
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Mysteries and Secrets Revealed
Author: Loren Pankratz
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1633886697
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Mysteries and Secrets Revealed uncovers the reality behind mysteries of nature and secrets of frauds that eluded common understanding. The journey begins in the ancient Greek city of Delphi, where priests claimed the gift of a priceless gold lion was an acknowledgement of their clairvoyant powers. But their concocted story concealed an embarrassing blunder. Those sufficiently savvy to catch the lie became aware of even deeper problems. Author Loren Pankratz then guides us through the conflicts of Renaissance scholars, including Galileo who explained things in ways that enraged philosophers and infuriated priests. Galileo's methods of investigation were perpetuated by the meticulous work of the Academy of Experiment, and Bernard Fontenelle's enthralling dialogue enabled common people to accept life in the rearranged sun-centered universe. Clairvoyants in a mesmeric trance claimed they could visit distant planets and endure brutal surgical procedures. If any of this was real, how was it possible? One nineteenth century mesmeric savant, Alexis Didier, was so convincing that someone claimed no case of clairvoyance could be made for anyone if his accomplishments were not real. This unchallenged declaration is now unraveled here for the first time through information gleaned from uncommon documents and rare antiquarian pamphlets. The surprising manifestations of modern spiritualism quickly escalated into a psychic arms race that included mysterious tipping and turning of tables. Scientist Michael Faraday devised ingenious experiments to show how subtle muscle reactions outside of awareness created these manifestations. On the other hand, explanations for table levitations and mysterious writing on slates could only be solved by individuals with acute observational skills and acquainted with the methods of trickery. Each story in Mysteries and SecretsRevealed captures the tension of conflict, the thrill of discovery, and the strategies of science that unmasked frauds, fakes, false belief, and the enigmas of our natural world.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1633886697
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Mysteries and Secrets Revealed uncovers the reality behind mysteries of nature and secrets of frauds that eluded common understanding. The journey begins in the ancient Greek city of Delphi, where priests claimed the gift of a priceless gold lion was an acknowledgement of their clairvoyant powers. But their concocted story concealed an embarrassing blunder. Those sufficiently savvy to catch the lie became aware of even deeper problems. Author Loren Pankratz then guides us through the conflicts of Renaissance scholars, including Galileo who explained things in ways that enraged philosophers and infuriated priests. Galileo's methods of investigation were perpetuated by the meticulous work of the Academy of Experiment, and Bernard Fontenelle's enthralling dialogue enabled common people to accept life in the rearranged sun-centered universe. Clairvoyants in a mesmeric trance claimed they could visit distant planets and endure brutal surgical procedures. If any of this was real, how was it possible? One nineteenth century mesmeric savant, Alexis Didier, was so convincing that someone claimed no case of clairvoyance could be made for anyone if his accomplishments were not real. This unchallenged declaration is now unraveled here for the first time through information gleaned from uncommon documents and rare antiquarian pamphlets. The surprising manifestations of modern spiritualism quickly escalated into a psychic arms race that included mysterious tipping and turning of tables. Scientist Michael Faraday devised ingenious experiments to show how subtle muscle reactions outside of awareness created these manifestations. On the other hand, explanations for table levitations and mysterious writing on slates could only be solved by individuals with acute observational skills and acquainted with the methods of trickery. Each story in Mysteries and SecretsRevealed captures the tension of conflict, the thrill of discovery, and the strategies of science that unmasked frauds, fakes, false belief, and the enigmas of our natural world.
Delphi Complete Works of William Godwin (Illustrated)
Author: William Godwin
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801700613
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5245
Book Description
The father of Mary Shelley, William Godwin was a novelist and social philosopher, whose revolutionary works anticipated the English Romantic literary movement, advancing atheism, anarchism and personal freedom. Godwin’s idealistic liberalism was based on the principle of the absolute sovereignty and competence of reason to determine right choice. His masterpiece, ‘An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice’ rejects conventional government by demonstrating the corrupting evil and tyranny inherent in its power of manipulation. His famous novel ‘Caleb Williams’, an early mystery novel, attacks aristocratic privilege and promotes key concerns of the Enlightenment. Godwin featured prominently in the radical circles of London, writing prolifically in various genres throughout his life. This comprehensive eBook presents Godwin’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Godwin’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * All 9 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare non-fiction works * Includes Godwin’s revealing memoir of his first wife, Mary Wollstonecraft * Special criticism section, with essays evaluating Godwin’s contribution to literature * Features a bonus biography – discover Godwin’s literary life * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels Damon and Delia (1784) Italian Letters (1784) Imogen (1784) Things as They Are (1794) [Caleb Williams] St. Leon (1799) Fleetwood (1805) Mandeville (1817) Cloudesley (1830) Deloraine (1833) The Non-Fiction A Defence of the Rockingham Party (1783) The History of the Life of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham (1783) An Account of the Seminary (1783) Instructions to a Statesman (1784) The Herald of Literature (1784) An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Political Justice (1793) Thoughts on Man, his Nature, Productions, and Discoveries (1831) Lives of the Necromancers (1834) The Memoir Memoirs of the Author of a Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1798) The Criticism William Godwin (1825) by William Hazlitt Mr. Godwin (1830) by William Hazlitt Review of ‘Lives of the Necromancers’ (1835) by Edgar Allan Poe William Godwin’s Novels (1898) by Leslie Stephen Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle (1913) by Henry Noel Brailsford The Biography William Godwin (1900) by Leslie Stephen Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801700613
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5245
Book Description
The father of Mary Shelley, William Godwin was a novelist and social philosopher, whose revolutionary works anticipated the English Romantic literary movement, advancing atheism, anarchism and personal freedom. Godwin’s idealistic liberalism was based on the principle of the absolute sovereignty and competence of reason to determine right choice. His masterpiece, ‘An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice’ rejects conventional government by demonstrating the corrupting evil and tyranny inherent in its power of manipulation. His famous novel ‘Caleb Williams’, an early mystery novel, attacks aristocratic privilege and promotes key concerns of the Enlightenment. Godwin featured prominently in the radical circles of London, writing prolifically in various genres throughout his life. This comprehensive eBook presents Godwin’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Godwin’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * All 9 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare non-fiction works * Includes Godwin’s revealing memoir of his first wife, Mary Wollstonecraft * Special criticism section, with essays evaluating Godwin’s contribution to literature * Features a bonus biography – discover Godwin’s literary life * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels Damon and Delia (1784) Italian Letters (1784) Imogen (1784) Things as They Are (1794) [Caleb Williams] St. Leon (1799) Fleetwood (1805) Mandeville (1817) Cloudesley (1830) Deloraine (1833) The Non-Fiction A Defence of the Rockingham Party (1783) The History of the Life of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham (1783) An Account of the Seminary (1783) Instructions to a Statesman (1784) The Herald of Literature (1784) An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Political Justice (1793) Thoughts on Man, his Nature, Productions, and Discoveries (1831) Lives of the Necromancers (1834) The Memoir Memoirs of the Author of a Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1798) The Criticism William Godwin (1825) by William Hazlitt Mr. Godwin (1830) by William Hazlitt Review of ‘Lives of the Necromancers’ (1835) by Edgar Allan Poe William Godwin’s Novels (1898) by Leslie Stephen Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle (1913) by Henry Noel Brailsford The Biography William Godwin (1900) by Leslie Stephen Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Catalogue of the Library of Congress
Author: Library of Congress
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1250
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1250
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Alphabetical Catalogue of the Library of Congress
Author: Library of Congress
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1246
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1246
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