Miracles and Modern Spiritualism

Miracles and Modern Spiritualism is a book written by Alfred Russell Wallace, a British naturalist and scientist who is best known for his work on the theory of evolution. The book explores the topic of spiritualism, which was a popular movement in the late 19th century that claimed to communicate with the dead and perform supernatural feats.Wallace was a believer in spiritualism and spent many years investigating the claims of mediums and spiritualists. In this book, he presents his findings and arguments in favor of the reality of spiritualism and the existence of miracles. He discusses the history of spiritualism, the various types of mediumship, and the evidence for psychic phenomena such as telepathy and clairvoyance.The book also includes accounts of Wallace's own experiences with spiritualism, as well as his thoughts on the relationship between science and spirituality. He argues that spiritualism is a legitimate field of study that deserves the attention of scientists and scholars.Overall, Miracles and Modern Spiritualism is a fascinating exploration of a controversial topic that continues to spark debate and interest today. It offers a unique perspective on the relationship between science and spirituality, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of spiritualism and the paranormal.1896. With chapters on apparitions and phantasms. The author presents his belief that spiritual beings can and do communicate with us and produce material effects in the world around us. Those who believe as he does must see in the steady advance of inquiry and of interest in questions of this nature, the assurance that those beliefs will not be accepted by all truth seeking inquirers. The author includes a section as an answer to the arguments of Hume, Lecky and others against miracles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.