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The secrets of the invisible world disclos'd: or, an universal history of apparitions sacred and prophane, under all denominations

whether, angelical, diabolical, or human-souls departed. Shewing I. Their various returns to this world; with sure rules to know, by their manner of appearing, if they are good or evil ones. II. The differences of the apparitions of antient and modern times; and an enquiry into the scriptural doctrine of spirits. III. The many species of apparitions, their real existence, and operations by divine appointement. IV. The nature of seeing ghosts before, and after, death; and how we should behave towards them. V. The effects of fancy, vapours, dreams, hyppo, and of real, or imaginary appearances. VI. A collection of the most authentic relations of apparitions, particularly that surprizing one attested by the learned Dr. Scott

Also known as The secrets of the invisible world disclos'd: or, an universal history of apparitions sacred and prophane, under all denominations; whether, angelical, diabolical, or human-souls departed. Shewing I. Their various returns to this world; with sure rules to know, by their manner of appearing, if they are good or evil ones. II. The differences of the apparitions of antient and modern times; and an enquiry into the scriptural doctrine of spirits. III. The many species of apparitions, their real existence, and operations by divine appointement. IV. The nature of seeing ghosts before, and after, death; and how we should behave towards them. V. The effects of fancy, vapours, dreams, hyppo, and of real, or imaginary appearances. VI. A collection of the most authentic relations of apparitions, particularly that surprizing one attested by the learned Dr. Scott

by Daniel Defoe

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  • 18th century
  • Language: English
  • Content type: Primary source
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Head- and tailpieces; initials The first edition was published anonymously, under title: An essay on the history and reality of apparitions: cf. Library of Congress printed cards

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whether, angelical, diabolical, or human-souls departed. Shewing I. Their various returns to this world; with sure rules to know, by their manner of appearing, if they are good or evil ones. II. The differences of the apparitions of antient and modern times; and an enquiry into the scriptural doctrine of spirits. III. The many species of apparitions, their real existence, and operations by divine appointement. IV. The nature of seeing ghosts before, and after, death; and how we should behave towards them. V. The effects of fancy, vapours, dreams, hyppo, and of real, or imaginary appearances. VI. A collection of the most authentic relations of apparitions, particularly that surprizing one attested by the learned Dr. Scott

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1729London, Printed for J. Clarke, A. Millar, and J. Green; Printed for J. Clarke, A. Millar, and J. GreenEnglish—Public

whether, angelical, diabolical, or human souls departed : shewing I. Their various returns to this world, with sure rules to know, by their manner of appearing, if they are good or evil ones. II. The differences of the apparitions of ancient and modern times, and an enquiry into the scriptural doctrine of spirits. III. The many species of apparitions, their real existence, and operations by divine appointment. IV. The nature of seeing ghosts before, and after, death, and how we should behave towards them. V. The effects of fancy, vapours, dreams, hyppo, and of real, or imaginary appearances. VI. A collection of the most authentic relations of apparitions, particularly that surprising one attested by the learned Dr. Scott

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1740Printed for J. Cecil ... and sold by H. Chapelle ... E. Withers ... J. Hodges ... S. Birt ... J. Hazard and J. Wright ... R. Ware ... J. Marshal ... J. Marshal ... and T. Gardner ...English—No ebook

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  • Contributing institution: Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine
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