
audiobook
by H. Addington (Henry Addington) Bruce
Adventurings in the Psychical
PREFACE
ADVENTURINGS IN THE PSYCHICAL - CHAPTER I GHOSTS AND THEIR MEANING
CHAPTER II WHY I BELIEVE IN TELEPATHY
CHAPTER III CLAIRVOYANCE AND CRYSTAL-GAZING
CHAPTER IV AUTOMATIC SPEAKING AND WRITING
CHAPTER V POLTERGEISTS AND MEDIUMS
CHAPTER VI THE SUBCONSCIOUS
CHAPTER VII DISSOCIATION AND DISEASE
CHAPTER VIII THE SINGULAR CASE OF BCA
In this thoughtful survey of early twentieth‑century psychical research, the author guides listeners through the surprising evidence that emerged from rigorous investigations of the supernatural. Beginning with the everyday fear of ghosts, the narrative separates hoaxes from genuine phenomena, showing how trained investigators applied scientific standards to experiences once dismissed as mere superstition. The tone remains measured, inviting curiosity while respecting both skeptics and believers.
The book then moves on to explore telepathy, clairvoyance, automatic writing and the subtle ways the subconscious can surface in seemingly inexplicable events. Real case studies illustrate how these abilities have been documented, offering a glimpse into what the author terms the “larger self” that may operate beyond ordinary consciousness. Listeners are left with a compelling invitation to reconsider the boundaries between mind and the unseen world.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (329K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, eagkw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Sep 27, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1959
A journalist and popular psychology writer, he helped bring big ideas about the mind, habit, and personality to general readers in the early 1900s. His books blend clear reporting with a lively curiosity about how people think and behave.
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