The Truth About Spiritualism by William Sadler M.D.

Publication: 1923 A.C. McClurg; First Edition

The first and foundational edition of this a critical examination of the spiritualist movement by physician and psychiatristDr. William S. Sadler, who sought to scientifically investigate claims of communication with the dead. Drawing on years of research, personal observation, and collaboration with professional magicians, Sadler exposes what he concludes are the fraudulent, psychological, and often self-deceptive practices underlying mediumship and sance phenomena.

Condition: publishers blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine and cover, clean copy with a dull stain to front and rear board, clean copy tightly bound, in Very Good condition