La Roy Sunderland
Explore the historical roots of hypnotism and alternative healing with La Roy Sunderland’s 'Pathetism.' This 1843 treatise challenges conventional understandings of phenomena then known as 'mesmerism' and 'neurology.' Sunderland delves into the laws governing somnambulism, second sight, sleep, and dreaming, offering practical instructions and demonstrations intended to reveal the fallacies of prevailing assumptions.'Pathetism' offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual landscape of the 19th century, when scientific and spiritual inquiry often intertwined. It remains relevant for anyone interested in the history of psychology, the study of consciousness, and the enduring human quest to understand the mysteries of the mind.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
