A WANDERER IN THE SPIRIT LANDS
Book Details + Condition: The Progressive Thinker Publishing House (Chicago). First Edition, 1901. Hardcover with red boards, titling (etc) in black. 286 pages. "The Wanderer in the Spirit" land was written by a spirit named Franchezzo, and channeled through the mediumship of A. Franese. The spirit Franchezzo presents a comprehensive description of the various spirit worlds and their inner workings, including inhabitants of the Astral plane and the different planes of existence. Particular attention is given to the inner workings and inhabitants of Heaven and Hell, as well as to the deceased and their migration to and through the spirit world. Chapters and topics include:
- My Death
- Wanderings on the Earth Plane
- A Door of Spiritual Sight
- Twilight Lands
- The Valley of Selfishness, The Miser's Land, The Gambler's Land
- My Home in the Twilight Land
- The Cavern of Slumber
- Welcome to the Land of Dawn
- My New Home There
- Clairvoyance
- The Journey Begins
- The Astral Plane and its Inhabitants
- Spooks, Elves, Vampires
- The Kingdoms of Hell
- The Approach to Hell
- Through the Wall of Fire
- The Imperial City
- The Fires of Hell: A Vengeful Spirit, Pirates, The Sea of Foul Mud, The Mountains of Selfish Oppression, The Forest of Desolation
- Amusements in the Great City of Hell
- A Word of Caution
- A Pitched Battle in Hell
- Farewell to the Dark Land
- Through the Gates of Gold
- A Magic Mirror: Work in the Cities of Earth and The Phantom Mists
- My Home and Work in the Morning Land
- Materialization of Spirits
- Why the Spheres are Invisible
- Spirit Photography
- Through the Gates of Gold
- My Home in the Land of Bright Day
Firm binding; light aging and wear to boards, with some fading / discoloration; chipping to endpapers; ffep is heavily chipped and has been re-attached at some point (it's a bit loose); slight lean to book; interior is clean and free of markings.
