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Letters on Natural Magic, Addressed to Sir Walter Scott - Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge
David Brewster
Letters on Natural Magic, Addressed to Sir Walter Scott - Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge
David Brewster
Published in 1832 at the request of Sir Walter Scott, this book provides natural explanations for the allegedly supernatural phenomena so popular in the nineteenth century. Brewster, a Scottish natural philosopher and academic, carefully exposes the workings of conjurors by demonstrating the effectiveness of optical illusions and chemical tricks.
366 pages, 79 b/w illus.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | January 27, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9781108025553 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 366 |
Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 21 mm · 470 g |
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