The Peckster Professorship

The Peckster Professorship: An Episode In The History Of Psychical Research (1888) is a book written by Josiah Phillips Quincy that explores the topic of psychical research. The book tells the story of a professor named Peckster who becomes interested in the study of psychic phenomena and decides to conduct research in the field. The story takes place in the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the beliefs and attitudes of people during this time period.Throughout the book, the author delves into various aspects of psychical research, including telepathy, clairvoyance, and mediumship. Quincy also explores the scientific methods used to study these phenomena and the debates surrounding their validity.The Peckster Professorship is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of psychical research and the development of scientific thought during the late 19th century. The book provides a unique perspective on the subject matter and offers insights into the cultural and social context in which these ideas were being explored.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.