EUSAPIA PALLADINO AND HER PHENOMENA
Book Details + Condition: B.W. Dodge and Co. (New York). First Edition, 1909. Hardcover. 348 pages with Index. Illustrated with b&w photographs and seating charts. Hereward Carrington's book focuses on the life and work of the Italian medium Eusapia Palladino. Palladino was a controversial figure in the world of Spiritualism and paranormal research during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was well known for manifesting physical phenomena during her seances - including levitation, materialization, and telekinesis. In the book, Carrington provides a detailed account of Palladino's life and career - and eventual downfall. He explores the scientific investigations conducted on her abilities by prominent researchers of the time. Throughout the book, Carrington offers a balanced and objective view of one of the most intriguing figures in the history of paranormal research, while also observing the broader implications of Palladino's work for the fields in psychology, parapsychology, and spiritualism.
Firm binding; rubbed corners and edges; chafed spine ends; small owner and bookseller stickers to inside front board; interior is clean and free of markings.
