A History of Spiritualism and the Occult in Salem: The Rise of Witch City

By: Maggi Smith-Dalton

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Synopsis: An elucidation of the Spiritualism movement in Salem in the mid-19th to the early 20th centuries. 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 147 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781614236603
Related ISBNs:: 9781609495510
Publisher:: Arcadia Publishing
Date of Addition:: 01/18/25
Copyrighted By:: Maggi Smith-Dalton
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body, Religion and Spirituality
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.