Synopsis In the late 19th century a group of scholars and scientists sought to prove conclusively the existence of supernatural phenomenon. Deborah Blum explores their diligent, hopeful, and finally futile attempts to make sense of mediums, telepathy, and ghosts. Deborah marvelously captures a time period when science and faith intersected, and some of the world's finest minds fully expected to discover the explanation for miracles.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2006-08-03 |
| Size | | Length: | 370 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 21.6 oz |
Industry Reviews "After reading [Deborah] Blum's mesmerizing account, you might be tempted to dust off that Ouija board." (08/01/2006)
"Blum tells her literally wondrous tale very well." (08/20/2006)
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