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Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism

Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism

Harriet Beecher Stowe, Samuel Robert Wells 1 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast reprints a historical review that examines the Salem witch trials, the planchette mystery, and the rise of modern spiritualism. It contrasts the superstition and persecution of the past with the progress of science and rational thought. The author argues that greater knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and natural sciences leads to religious tolerance and individual freedom. The summary by Samuel Robert Wells highlights how far society has come from the days of witch hunts.

Episodes

Strange Pages from Family Papers-Thomas Firminger Thiselton-Dyer
Strange Pages from Family Papers-Thomas Firminger Thiselton-Dyer Aug 23, 2026 27228 The object in reprinting this most interesting review is simply to show the progress made in moral, intellectual, and physical science. The reader will go back with us to a time—not very remote—when nothing was known of Phrenology and Psychology; when men and women were persecuted, and even put to death, through the baldest ignorance and the most pitiable superstition. If we were to go back still
Moon-Face and Other Stories-Jack London
Moon-Face and Other Stories-Jack London Aug 22, 2026 16667 The object in reprinting this most interesting review is simply to show the progress made in moral, intellectual, and physical science. The reader will go back with us to a time—not very remote—when nothing was known of Phrenology and Psychology; when men and women were persecuted, and even put to death, through the baldest ignorance and the most pitiable superstition. If we were to go back still
Crisis A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 4-W. E. B. Du Bois
Crisis A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 4-W. E. B. Du Bois Aug 21, 2026 8671 The object in reprinting this most interesting review is simply to show the progress made in moral, intellectual, and physical science. The reader will go back with us to a time—not very remote—when nothing was known of Phrenology and Psychology; when men and women were persecuted, and even put to death, through the baldest ignorance and the most pitiable superstition. If we were to go back still
Two American Slavery Documents-American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, James Mars
Two American Slavery Documents-American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, James Mars Aug 20, 2026 6694 The object in reprinting this most interesting review is simply to show the progress made in moral, intellectual, and physical science. The reader will go back with us to a time—not very remote—when nothing was known of Phrenology and Psychology; when men and women were persecuted, and even put to death, through the baldest ignorance and the most pitiable superstition. If we were to go back still
Revolutions of Civilization-William Matthew Flinders Petrie
Revolutions of Civilization-William Matthew Flinders Petrie Aug 19, 2026 5820 The object in reprinting this most interesting review is simply to show the progress made in moral, intellectual, and physical science. The reader will go back with us to a time—not very remote—when nothing was known of Phrenology and Psychology; when men and women were persecuted, and even put to death, through the baldest ignorance and the most pitiable superstition. If we were to go back still
Woman and War-Olive Schreiner
Woman and War-Olive Schreiner Aug 18, 2026 3113 The object in reprinting this most interesting review is simply to show the progress made in moral, intellectual, and physical science. The reader will go back with us to a time—not very remote—when nothing was known of Phrenology and Psychology; when men and women were persecuted, and even put to death, through the baldest ignorance and the most pitiable superstition. If we were to go back still
Indians in Wisconsin's History-John M. Douglass
Indians in Wisconsin's History-John M. Douglass Aug 17, 2026 5529 The object in reprinting this most interesting review is simply to show the progress made in moral, intellectual, and physical science. The reader will go back with us to a time—not very remote—when nothing was known of Phrenology and Psychology; when men and women were persecuted, and even put to death, through the baldest ignorance and the most pitiable superstition. If we were to go back still
Great Beach-John Hay
Great Beach-John Hay Aug 16, 2026 21317 The object in reprinting this most interesting review is simply to show the progress made in moral, intellectual, and physical science. The reader will go back with us to a time—not very remote—when nothing was known of Phrenology and Psychology; when men and women were persecuted, and even put to death, through the baldest ignorance and the most pitiable superstition. If we were to go back still
Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits-William Hazlitt
Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits-William Hazlitt Aug 4, 2026 32693 "Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits" by William Hazlitt offers a penetrating exploration of the intellectual and cultural landscape of the early 19th century. Through a series of vivid portraits, Hazlitt examines the prominent figures of his time, capturing their thoughts, passions, and the spirit that defined an era. This work remains relevant today as it invites listeners to reflect o
Salem Witchcraft the Planchette Mystery and Modern Spiritualism - Harriet Beecher Stowe Samuel Robert Wells
Salem Witchcraft the Planchette Mystery and Modern Spiritualism - Harriet Beecher Stowe Samuel Robert Wells Jul 9, 2026 19527 The object in reprinting this most interesting review is simply to show the progress made in moral, intellectual, and physical science. The reader will go back with us to a time—not very remote—when nothing was known of Phrenology and Psychology; when men and women were persecuted, and even put to death, through the baldest ignorance and the most pitiable superstition. If we were to go back still

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