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LoC No.: 33011060
Title: Byways of Ghost-Land
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Produced by Mark C. Orton, S.D., and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "Byways of Ghost-Land" by Elliott O'Donnell is a supernatural exploration written in the early 20th century. This collection presents O'Donnell's theories and experiences regarding ghosts, spirits, and the unseen forces that may influence human behavior. It combines frank discussions of occult phenomena with anecdotal evidence ranging from personal encounters to folklore. The opening of the book begins with an inquiry into the nature of consciousness and the relationship between the physical brain and the mind. O'Donnell presents a deep philosophical argument against materialism, suggesting that human consciousness cannot be solely attributed to the physical matter of the brain. This leads him to discuss encounters with spirits and the essence of the so-called "unknown brains," which influence human actions and inflict various obsessions. He shares vivid accounts of his experiences with spiritual phenomena, merging personal storytelling with metaphysical speculations and setting the stage for the exploration of ghosts throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: O'Donnell, Elliott, 1872-1965
EBook No.: 30440
Published: Nov 9, 2009
Downloads: 185
Language: English
Subject: Ghost stories
Subject: Ghosts
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 33011060
Title: Byways of Ghost-Land
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, S.D., and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Byways of Ghost-Land" by Elliott O'Donnell is a supernatural exploration written in the early 20th century. This collection presents O'Donnell's theories and experiences regarding ghosts, spirits, and the unseen forces that may influence human behavior. It combines frank discussions of occult phenomena with anecdotal evidence ranging from personal encounters to folklore. The opening of the book begins with an inquiry into the nature of consciousness and the relationship between the physical brain and the mind. O'Donnell presents a deep philosophical argument against materialism, suggesting that human consciousness cannot be solely attributed to the physical matter of the brain. This leads him to discuss encounters with spirits and the essence of the so-called "unknown brains," which influence human actions and inflict various obsessions. He shares vivid accounts of his experiences with spiritual phenomena, merging personal storytelling with metaphysical speculations and setting the stage for the exploration of ghosts throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: O'Donnell, Elliott, 1872-1965
EBook No.: 30440
Published: Nov 9, 2009
Downloads: 185
Language: English
Subject: Ghost stories
Subject: Ghosts
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.