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9781609495510

A History of Spiritualism and the Occult in Salem

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    9781609495510

  • ISBN10:

    1609495519

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2012-08-28
  • Publisher: History Pr
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Summary

Salem, Massachusetts, is the quintessential New England town, with its cobbled streets and strong ties to the sea. With the notoriety of the Salem witch trials, the city's reputation has been irrevocably linked to the occult. However, few know the history behind the religion of Spiritualism and the social movement that took root in this romanticized land. At the turn of the century, seers, mediums and magnetic healers all hoped to connect to the spiritual world. The popularity of Spiritualism and renewed interest in the occult blossomed out of an attempt to find an intellectual and emotional balance between science and religion. Learn of early converts, the role of the venerable Essex Institute and the psychic legacy of "Moll" Pitcher. Historian Maggi Smith-Dalton delves into Salem's exotic history, unraveling the beginnings of Spiritualism and the rise of the Witch City.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgementsp. 9
Introductionp. 11
Prologue: Do This in Remembr'ancep. 19
"Old Salem is Gone"p. 25
Occult Incubatorsp. 47
Spirited Conversationsp. 89
Psychics, Healers and Clairvoyantsp. 117
Afterword: Changing Attitudesp. 127
Postscriptp. 135
Notesp. 139
Bibliographic Surveyp. 147
Image Creditsp. 151
Indexp. 155
About the Authorp. 159
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