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"Our Hidden Forces" is a vintage treatise on the study of psychic ability written by French philosopher and parapsychologist Émile Boirac (1851 - 1917) and first published in 1917. Within it, Boirac explores such subjects as animal magnetism, hypnotism, suggestion, and more with reference to modern beliefs and the ideas of notable experts. Contents include: "The Cryptoidal Phenomena", "Thought: The Hidden Force", "Animal Magnetism in the Light of New Investigations", "Our Own Subliminal Powers", "Psychology of the Future: Parapsychical Phenomena", "The Experimental Method of Hypnology", "Mesmerism and Suggestion", "The Provocation of Sleep at a Distance", etc. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the hidden powers of the mind, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector of vintage literature of this ilk. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Spiritualism is a religious movement based on the belief that spirits of the deceased exist and are able to communicate with living people. It began to develop in the 1840s and had reached its peak of popularity by the1920s, particularly in English-speaking countries. First published in 1908, "On The Threshold of a New World of Thought " is a detailed treatise on spiritualism, looking at theories, evidence, and its authenticity with reference to notable cases. This interesting volume will appeal to those with an interest in spiritualism and the supernatural, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in1830, this volume contains a collection of poems written by Sandford Earle including "Eanthe - A Tale of the Druids, a poem whose narrative takes place soon after the introduction of Christianity into Britain and which includes a framework composed of three of the principal ceremonies of the Druids. Contents include: "Eanthe", "Canto First", "Canto Second", "Canto Third", "Miscellaneous Poems", "The Valley of Dry Bones", "Mackinnon", "The Lonely Portrait", "When on that Pale, Cold Face I Look", "Thy Golden Shields are Melted", "Saul and the Prophet", "Early Love", "The Light of the Eye", etc. This vintage book will appeal to poetry lovers and those with an interest in ancient English history in particular. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1863, "Nature's Secrets or Psychometric Researches" is a vintage treatise on Psychometrics, a field of study that deals with psychological measurement. In this book, Denton explores the subject in great detailed with reference to mesmerism, telepathy, spiritualism, and other related subjects. Contents include: "How Objects are Seen Psychometrically", "Seen Best in Darkness, and With Closed Eyes", "Why Called Sight", "Mesmeric Influence not Needed to Induce the Necessary Sensitiveness", "Where the Gaze is Directed", "How the Psychometer Travels, or Appears to Travel", "How Account for the Hearing of Sound Going Backwards in Time", etc. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in psychometrics and the paranormal, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"Mind-Reading and Beyond" is an 1885 work on the subject of mind-reading and other supernatural subjects written by William A. Hovey. 'Mind reading' refers to the ability to read someone's thoughts through telepathy, the purported communication of information from one person to another without the use of any known human physical or sensory interaction. Written in simple language and full of helpful illustrations, this vintage book will appeal to those with an interest in mind-reading, the occult, and spiritualism; and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

This vintage book contains the original French version of Éliphas Lévi Zahed's 1861 work "Dogme et Rituel - De la Haute Magie". Éliphas Lévi Zahed (1810 - 1875) was a French author of occult literature and ceremonial magician. Contents include: "Discours Préliminaire", "Introduction", "Le Récipiendaire", "Les Colonnes du Temple", "Dogme De la Haute Magie", "La Réalisation", "La Chaine Magique", "La Nécromancie", "Les Envoutements", "Les Philtrés er Les Sorts", etc. This fascinating book will appeal to those with an interest in the occult, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Spiritualism is a religious movement based on the belief that spirits of the deceased exist and are able to communicate with living people. It began to develop in the 1840s and had reached its peak of popularity by the 1920s, particularly in English-speaking countries. First published in 1920, "Is Spiritualism Based on Fraud?" is an investigation into the authenticity of spiritualism and related claims by Joseph McCabe, examining evidence from many sources and accounts including Sir A. C. Doyle. Contents include: "Mediums: Black, White, and Grey", "How Ghosts are Made", "The Mystery of Raps and Levitations", "Spirit Photographs and Spirit Pictures", "A Chapter of Ghostly Accomplishments", "The Subtle Art of Clairvoyance", "Messages from the Spirit World", "Automatic Writing", and "Ghost-land and its Citizens". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1892, this vintage book looks at religious, mystical, and mythological influences on architecture throughout history and from all over the world, exploring in detail similarities, design, purpose, and much more. Profusely illustrated throughout, "Architecture, Mysticism and Myth" will appeal to those with an interest in religious architecture and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: "The World Fabric", "The Microcosmos", "Four Square", "At the Centre of the Earth", "The Planetary Spheres", "The Labyrinth", "The Golden Gate of the Sun", "Pavements like the Sea", "Ceilings like the Sky", "The Windows of Heaven and Three Hundred and Sixty Days", and "The Symbol of Creation". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Gérard Anaclet Vincent Encausse (1865 - 1916), commonly known by his esoteric pseudonym Papus, was the French hypnotist, physician, and occultist famous for founding the modern Martinist Order. Papus's "Tarot of the Bohemians" represents part of the main literature of 19th and early 20th century 'Tarotism'. Within it, he maintains that the Tarot contains ancient knowledge from ancient Egypt, India and even Atlantis, while also giving basic instruction in cartomancy using the Tarot deck. This volume will furnish the reader with a deep grasp of the inner life of the Tarot deck and is highly recommended for those with an interest in Tarot and cartomancy. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Spiritualism is a religious movement based on the belief that spirits of the deceased exist and are able to communicate with living people. It began to develop in the 1840s and had reached its peak of popularity by the 1920s, particularly in English-speaking countries. "Inferences from Haunted Houses and Haunted Men" is a 1901 work by John Harris that looks at notable accounts and historical cases of purported spirit apparition and communication. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in spiritualism or the supernatural, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1922, "Indian Conjuring" is an illustrated guide to Indian magic tricks by Major L. H. Branson (1879 - 1946), a British officer in the British Indian Army and magician. It includes explanations and step-by-step instructions for a variety of magic tricks that the author came across while serving in colonial India during the early twentieth century. Contents include: "A Comparison", "The Cup and Balls", "The Bamboo-Sticks", "The Ring on the Stick", "The Glass Box", "The Bunder Boat", "The Bowl of Rice", "The Coloured Sands", "A Rope Trick", "The Swastika", "The Egg Bag", "The Dancing Duck", "The Mango Tree Trick", etc. Other notable works by this author include: "A Text Book of Magic as Elbiquet" (1913), "Supplementary Magic as Elbiquet" (1917), and "A Lifetime of Deception: Reminiscences of a Magician" (1953). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"Glimpses of the Unseen" by Rev. Principal Austin is a comprehensive treatise on the subject of spiritualism, a religious movement based on the belief that spirits of the deceased exist and are able to communicate with living people. Within this book, the author looks at spiritualism and other related subjects, including hypnotism, telepathy, unexplained phenomenon, dreams, and much more. "Glimpses of the Unseen" will appeal to those with an interest in spiritualism and the supernatural, and it would make for a wonderful addition to collections of allied literature Contents include: "Dreams", "Telepathy", "Foreshadowing: the Prophetic Element in Human Nature", "Memory", "Imperative Impressions", "Prayer and its Answer", "Apparitions and Visions", "Presentiments and Premonitions", "Mind Reading", "Hypnotism", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

A fairy refers to a kind of mythical being or creature of legend found in European folklore. Found primarily in Celtic , Slavic , German , English , and French folk tales, the origins of the fairy myth are unknown and interestingly seem to arise from a collection of beliefs from disparate sources. First published in 1913, G. M. Faulding "Fairies" is a charming little book on the subject of fairies, exploring their history, origins, and nature with reference to literature and folklore. This vintage book is highly recommended for those with an interest in fairies and related subjects, and it would make for a lovely addition to any bookshelf. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1912, this vintage book deals with the subject of death, with a particular focus on spiritualism, a religious movement based on the belief that spirits of the deceased exist and are able to communicate with living people. Contents include: "The Scientific Aspect of Life and Death", "The Signs of Death", "Rigor Mortis", "Trance, Catalepsy, Suspended Animation, etc.", "Premature Burial", "Cases", "Burial, Cremation, Mummification, etc.", "The Causes of Death", "Sudden Death", etc. Hereward Carrington (1880 - 1958) was a famous British-born American paranormal investigator and author. His focus was telepathy, and among his subjects were many of the most well-known cases of ostensibly psychic ability of the time. Carrington wrote over 100 books on related subjects during his life. Other notable works by thus author include: "The Physical Phenomena of Spiritualism" (1907), "The Coming Science" (1908), and "Eusapia Palladino and her Phenomena" (1909). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1919, "Contact with the Other World" by James H. Hyslop is a comprehensive treatise on the subject of spiritualism, a religious movement based on the belief that spirits of the deceased exist and are able to communicate with living people. Within this book, the author looks at the evidence for spiritual communication, as well as other related subjects ranging from telepathy to unexplained phenomenon and beyond. Contents include: "Psychic Phenomena in Antiquity", "Modern Spiritualism", "The Societies for Psychical Research", "Preliminary Problems", "The Problem of a Future Life", "The Problems of Evidence", "Human Personality", "Telepathy", "Instances of Telepathy and Similar Phenomenon", "The Process of Communicating", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Although the name 'hypnotism' was first coined in 1850, the idea of hypnotising someone is thousands of years old and can be traced back to Ancient Egypt and beyond. This fascinating volume contains a complete guide to hypnotism, looking at its history, various techniques, mesmerism, mind-reading, scientific explanations, and much more. Contents include: "History of Hypnotism", "Mesmer", "What is Hypnotism", "Theories of Hypnotism", "Animal Magnetism", "The Neurosis Theory", "Suggestion Theory", "How to Hypnotise", "Dr. Cocke's Method", "Dr. Flint's Method", "The French Method at Paris", "At Nancy", "The Hindoo Silent Method", etc. "Complete Hypnotism" is highly recommended for those with an interest in hypnotism and related subjects, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1910, "Ancient Mysteries and Modern Revelations" explores religion and its influences throughout human history and culture, considering the differences and similarities between different religious beliefs and legends from the earliest times to modernity. This fascinating volume will appeal to those with an interest in mankind's relationship with religion, as well as the development of ideas connected with the subject. Contents include: "Bibles Under Modern searchlight", "Rivers of the Life or Faiths of Man in All Lands", "Ancient and Modern Ideas of Revelation", "Various Spiritual Elements in the Bible and Classic Literature", "Creation Legends-How Ancient is Humanity on this Plant?", "Hindu Chronology", "Egypt and Its Wonders: Literally and Mystically Considered", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Alchemy is the medieval predecessor of chemistry which was based on trying to transform matter, especially changing base metals into gold. This vintage book explores the various alchemistic doctrines, as well as their relationships with mysticism and science. Also included are chapters on the lives and theories of the most notable alchemists. Contents include: "The Aim of Alchemy", "The Transcendental Theory of Alchemy", "Failure of the Transcendental Theory", "The Qualifications of the Adept", "Alchemistic Language", "Alchemists of a Mystical Type", "The Meaning of Alchemy", "Opinions of other Writers", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with that in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on folklore.

Oil painting refers to the technique of painting using pigments together with a medium of drying oil as the binder. Common drying oils used include poppy seed oil, linseed oil, walnut oil, and safflower oil. This vintage book contains a complete guide to oil painting for artists new and old, offering them information on materials and tools, as well as simple instructions that will walk the reader through the first steps to becoming a competent oil painter. Contents include: "How to Approach the Subject", "On General Drawing and Planning Out", "Materials Recommended", "First Working of Figure Subjects", "The Practice of Still Life and the Copying of Good Pictures for Style", "The First Working in Colour of Figure Subjects", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Originally part of "The Smallholder's Pocket Guides" series, this volume contains a simple guide to growing fruit in a garden or on a smallholding. "Home-Grown Fruit" contains simple, clear instructions and useful photographs intended to inform the reader about the simplest and most effective methods of producing fruit, with a particular focus on year-round care and maintenance. Contents include: "Fruit from your Garden", "Selecting the Fruit to Suit your Purpose", "Some Popular Fruit Varieties", "Modern Soft Fruit Varieties", "How to Plant a Fruit Tree or Bush", "After Planting Soft Fruit Trees", "These Fruits are Cut Back Hard", "Also Blackberries", "Below are the Soft Fruits to Tip", "Some Special Matters of Good Management", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

Originally part of "The Smallholder's Pocket Guides" series, this volume contains a simple guide to producing eggs from hens during the Winter months in a garden or on a smallholding. "Winter Egg Production" contains simple, clear instructions and useful photographs intended to inform the reader about the simplest and most effective methods of raising hens, with a particular focus on housing, health, and care. Contents include: "Problem to be Ironed Out", "Here's a Good Garden Set-up", "Can we Improve on it as a House for Winter Layers?", "Now What About These", "Intensive Houses", "Batteries", "Keep the Birds Dry Under Foot", "Maintaining a Good Grass Run", "Some Points to Note from These Nests", etc. This handy volume will be of utility to anyone with an interest in keeping hens at home or in the garden. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on poultry farming.

First published in 1924, "Pigs - How to Make Them Pay" is a complete guide to keeping and breeding pigs for both pleasure and for profit. Originally designed for those with limited space, this volume contains simple instructions and expert tips intended for amateurs and smallholders with an interest in keeping pigs both indoors and outside. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful illustrations and diagrams, this volume is not to be missed by amateur or prospective pig keepers. Contents include: "The Breeds of Pigs", "Selecting the Stock", "Feeding the Pigs", "The Art of Breeding Pigs", "The Sow and her Litter", "General Management", "Health in the Piggery", "The Prevention and Cure of Swine Fever", "Pig Products: How to Prepare Them", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on pig farming.

An allotment garden, usually simply referred to as an allotment, is a small piece of land typically used for the non-commercial growing of food plants. First published in 1917, "The Allotment Book" contains simple instructions and step-by-step directions for planning, setting up, and maintaining a successful allotment, with chapters on preparation, tools and equipment, the best plants to grow, and much more. Contents include: "Taking a New Allotment", "How to Handle an Old Plot", "The 10-Perch Plot", "The 20-Perch Plot", "The 30-Perch Plot", "The 40-Perch Plot", "The 80-Perch Plot", "The 120-Perch Plot", "The 160-Perch Plot", "The Year's Work at a Glance", "How to Grow Vegetables", "Using a Home-made Frame", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on kitchen gardening.

"Wisdom of the East" contains an English translation of the Jodo-Wasan, three volumes of Japanese verses originally written by Shinran Shonin (1173 - 1263). The verses are called J¿do Wasan, Koso Wasan, and Shozomatsu Wasan, all of which constitute a celebration of the essence of J¿do Shinsh¿ (also known as 'Shin Buddhism' or 'Pure Land Buddhism'). Contents include: "Lauding the Infinite One", "Of Paradise", "Concerning the Great Sutra", "Concerning the Lesser Sutra", "Of the Many Sutras Concerning the Infinite One", "Concerning the Welfare of the Present World", "Of Thanksgiving for Nagarjuna, the Great Teacher of India", "Wherein with Lamentation I Make my Confession", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"Athletics of To-day" is a vintage guide to the sport of athletics written by master of the subject and four-time Olympic games participant, F. A. M. Webster. This interesting volume deals with the history, development, and training of athletics, making it highly recommended for athletes, trainers, and others with an interest in the subject. Frederick Annesley Michael Webster (1886 - 1949) was a British athletics coach and author, and soldier active during World War One. He wrote profusely on the subject of athletics, with his best known book being "Athletics in Action" (1931). Contents include: "The Growth of Modern Athletics", "The Sprints-100 to 300 yards", "The Event Sui Generis-400 Yards", "The Short Middle Distances-600 to 1,000 Yards", "Classical Distances", "Relay Racing", "The Marathon Race", "The Long Distances-30 to 100 Miles", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on athletics.

First published in 1908, this volume looks at American peals and the pearl market at the beginning of the twentieth century. Pearls are glistening, solid objects created within the tissue of a living mollusk or other shelled animals. Pearls of the highest quality are categorised as gemstones and considered to be objects of beauty in many countries and cultures around the world. This volume looks at American pearls with special reference to pearl farming, value, shapes and colours, maintenance, and jewellery. Contents include: "American Pearls", "The Pearl Mussel and the Pearl", "American Pearl Fisheries", "Pearl Farming", "Value", "Dealers in American Pearls", "Care of Pearls", "Origin of Pearls", "Culture of Pearls", "Typical Pearl Shapes", "Specimens of Mussel Shells", "Mussel Shell and 68 Gram Pearl", "Necklace of Fine American Pearls", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"Wisdom of the East - The Buddha's Way of Virtue" contains an English translation of the Dhammapada, a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form that represents one of the best known Buddhist scriptures. According to the scholar Buddhaghosa, every saying of the collection was made at a different time and in response to a specific situation in the life of the Buddha. This volume constitutes a must-read for Buddhists and others with an interest in Buddhism and the teachings of the Buddha. Contents include: "The Twin Truths", "Zeal", "The Mind", "Flowers", "The Fool", "The Wise Man", "The Arahat", "The Thousands", "Vice", "Punishment", "Old Age", "Self", "The World", "The Buddha", "Bliss", "Affection", "Anger", "Sin", "The Righteous", "The Path", "Miscellany", "Hell", "The Elephant", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Out of all the societies that exist in the world, there is perhaps no other considered to be as mysterious as the Freemasons. Ostensibly a group founded to regulate the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients, the society is shrouded in claims of conspiracy and the occult due to its hermetic nature and religious aspects. First published in 1923, "The Rare Books of Freemasonry" is a catalogue of books related to freemasonry, together with an interesting introduction on the society and its history. Contents include: "The Origin and Progress of Freemasonry", "Introduction", "Pocket Companions", "Exposures", "Historical", "Sermons and Speeches", "Miscellaneous", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Pearls are glistening, solid object created within the tissue of a living mollusc or other shelled animals. Pearls of the highest quality are categorised as gemstones and considered to be objects of beauty in many cultures. This vintage book explores the world of pearls and pearl farming, giving an outline of its history from ancient times to the developments of modern pearling life. Contents include: "Pearl-culture and Pearl-faming", "Historical", "Ancient Ideas of the Origin and Virtues of Pearls", "Pearl-bearers", "Mother-of-Pearl Shell", "The Origin and Formation of Pearls", "The North-West Australian Fishery", "The Torres Straights Fishery", "Pearling Life at the Present Day", "Cevlon Pearl Fisheries", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.