Author: David BrewsterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Letters on Natural Magic,
Author: David BrewsterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott 1832
Author: Sir, David BrewsterPublisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781494158040
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1832 Edition.
Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott
Author: David BrewsterPublisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
ISBN: 9781494166366
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1832 Edition.
Letters on Natural Magic; Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart.
Author: David BrewsterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Intended as a supplement to Sir Walter Scott's 1830 Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft, this 1832 publication seeks to explain and expose the science behind the alleged 'magic' of spiritualists and conjurors. David Brewster (1781-1868), a Scottish natural philosopher and historian of science, was highly regarded in his lifetime but has since faded into obscurity. Penned at the request of Scott, Brewster's friend and neighbour, this book follows an epistolary structure, consisting of thirteen letters each addressing and exposing different aspects of the alleged supernatural activity, in keeping with the format of Scott's publication. Brewster's subject matter includes optics, magic lanterns, automata, alchemy, fire-breathing, spontaneous combustion, spectral illusions and various other phenomena. In each case he carefully outlines how this 'magic' is created with optical illusion, narcotic drugs, gas inhalation, and chemical tricks. The book offers an intriguing insight into nineteenth-century attitudes towards the supernatural.
Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart
Author: David BrewsterLETTERS ON NATURAL MAGIC
Author: SIR DAVID. BREWSTERPublisher:
ISBN: 9781033539668
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart.
Author: David BrewsterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
David Brewster (1781-1868) wrote this fascinating treatise to illustrate the use of scientific principles by ancient governments and religious orders to frighten and delude the populace for their own advantage. He also covers a variety of other scientific curiosities and marvels (optical, auditory, chemical, mechanical, atmospheric, etc.), providing logical reasoning to counter superstition, while recognizing the hand of the Creator.
Letters on Natural Magic, Addressed to Sir Walter Scott
Author: David BrewsterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scientific recreations
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Letter on Natural Magic, addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart
Author: David BrewsterLetters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart.
Author: David BrewsterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
David Brewster (1781-1868) wrote this fascinating treatise to illustrate the use of scientific principles by ancient governments and religious orders to frighten and delude the populace for their own advantage. He also covers a variety of other scientific curiosities and marvels (optical, auditory, chemical, mechanical, atmospheric, etc.), providing logical reasoning to counter superstition, while recognizing the hand of the Creator.