19th Century Conjuring Books


Book Description

This book is an exploration of 19th century conjuring books, based on the authors own personal collection. It comprises over 800 pages, identifying 210 different titles, representing 972 different editions, and accompanied by almost 400 colour photographs. It will be a valuable document for magicians, collectors, librarians, and historians alike. It is primarily a bibliographic study, but also includes a range of other topics about the 19th century including the evolution of society, book production, bindings, and performers, as well as a brief history of conjuring bibliographies. The bibliographic study, representing the main body of work, includes a description of each book with details of; (i) all known editions, (ii) any known variant editions or issues, and (iii) the author, publisher, bookseller, printer, title (including date and address), pagination, illustrations, bindings, content and any other physical details. All books identified are cross-referenced against previous bibliographies by Raymond Toole Stott, Milbourne Christopher, and Trevor Hall.




House of Darkness House of Light


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Roger and Carolyn Perron purchased the home of their dreams and eventual nightmares in December of 1970. The Arnold Estate, located just beyond the village of Harrisville, Rhode Island seemed the idyllic setting in which to raise a family. The couple unwittingly moved their five young daughters into the ancient and mysterious farmhouse. Secrets were kept and then revealed within a space shared by mortal and immortal alike. Time suddenly became irrelevant; fractured by spirits making their presence known then dispersing into the ether. The house is a portal to the past and a passage to the future. This is a sacred story of spiritual enlightenment, told some thirty years hence. The family is now somewhat less reticent to divulge a closely-guarded experience. Their odyssey is chronicled by the eldest sibling and is an unabridged account of a supernatural excursion. Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated this haunting in a futile attempt to intervene on their behalf. They consider the Perron family saga to be one of the most compelling and significant of a famously ghost-storied career as paranormal researchers. During a seance gone horribly wrong, they unleashed an unholy hostess; the spirit called Bathsheba; a God-forsaken soul. Perceiving herself to be the mistress of the house, she did not appreciate the competition. Carolyn had long been under siege; overt threats issued in the form of firea mother's greatest fear. It transformed the woman in unimaginable ways. After nearly a decade the family left a once beloved home behind though it will never leave them, as each remains haunted by a memory. This tale is an inspiring testament to the resilience of the human spirit on a pathway of discovery: an eternal journey for the living and the dead.




Conjuring


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This collection of essays explains the emergence of black women novelists in contemporary American literature and the cultural and personal influences that made it possible for them to find their literary authority. Beginning with the 19th century origins of the tradition--the autobiographical writings and slave narratives--the volume discusses individual writers such as Pauline Hopkins, Jessie Redmon Fauset, Ann Petry and Octavia Butler; the aggregate significance of fiction by black women; and their influence on each other. Novels examined include Toni Cade Bambara's The Salt Eaters, Ann Petry's The Street, and Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon and The Bluest Eye. ISBN 0-253-31407-0 : $29.95; ISBN 0-253-20360-0 (pbk.) : $10.95.







Punch and Judy in 19th Century America


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The hand-puppet play starring the characters Punch and Judy was introduced from England and became extremely popular in the United States in the 1800s. This book details information on nearly 350 American Punch players. It explores the significance of the 19th-century American show as a reflection of the attitudes and conditions of its time and place. The century was a time of changing feelings about what it means to be human. There was an intensified awareness of the racial, cultural, social and economical diversity of the human species, and a corresponding concern for the experience of human oneness. The American Punch and Judy show was one of the manifestations of these conditions.







Conjuring Science


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Toumey focuses on the ways in which the symbols of science are employed to signify scientific authority in a variety of cases, from the selling of medical products to the making of public policy about AIDS/HIV--a practice he calls "conjuring" science. It is this "conjuring" of the images and symbols of scientific authority that troubles Toumey and leads him to reflect on the history of public understanding and perceptions of science in the United States.




Ghosts of Futures Past


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"Simpson, imprint in humanities"--Page opposite title page.




The Social Lives of Poems in Nineteenth-Century America


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The Social Lives of Poems in Nineteenth-Century America illuminates the connections between poems and critical ideas about poetic genres, and tracks the emergence and disappearance of poems and poets in American culture by examining how people encountered and made sense of poetry.




Perseverance Island; Or, The Robinson Crusoe of the Nineteenth Century


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Perseverance Island; Or, The Robinson Crusoe of the Nineteenth Century by Douglas Frazar is a captivating novel that follows the story of a man stranded on a deserted island and his struggle for survival. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging literary style, drawing parallels to the classic novel Robinson Crusoe while adding a unique twist to the narrative. Frazar skillfully weaves themes of resilience, isolation, and human resourcefulness into the story, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in adventure and survival literature of the 19th century. Douglas Frazar, the author of Perseverance Island, was known for his fascination with tales of survival and exploration. His personal experiences and travels likely inspired him to write a novel that delves into the psychological and physical challenges faced by individuals in extreme circumstances. Frazar's attention to detail and his ability to create vivid imagery contribute to the richness of the storytelling in Perseverance Island. I highly recommend Perseverance Island; Or, The Robinson Crusoe of the Nineteenth Century to readers who enjoy immersive and well-crafted tales of survival and adventure. Frazar's novel offers a compelling narrative that will keep you engaged from start to finish, making it a worthwhile addition to any literary collection.