
*:: A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK::*
PREFACE
CHAPTER I DO THE DEAD STILL LIVE?
CHAPTER II SOUL AND LIFE
CHAPTER III TELEPATHY AND TELE-MNEMONIKY
CHAPTER IV DISCARNATE SPIRITS
CHAPTER V MEDIUMS
CHAPTER VI COMMUNICATING
CHAPTER VII PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPEAKING WITH THE DEAD
CHAPTER VIII “SPIRITUALISM” AND “RATIONALISM”
A measured, scholarly guide opens with a clear‑cut statement of purpose: to lay out the scientific evidence for survival after death before moving on to practical techniques. The early chapters walk listeners through the nature of the soul, the history of telepathy and the status of “discarnate” spirits, all presented without religious bias and with a tone that feels more like a university lecture than a mystical sermon.
From there the book shifts to the mechanics of communication, offering a concise look at how mediums are identified and how sessions are organized. Practical instructions follow, giving step‑by‑step directions for anyone curious enough to try speaking with those who have passed. A final essay contrasts spiritualism with rationalist thought, inviting listeners to weigh the arguments for themselves while staying grounded in the documented facts the author has gathered.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (164K characters)
Release date
Nov 21, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Known only by the pen name Sciens, this early 20th-century occult writer is remembered for a single intriguing book on spirit communication. The mystery around the author's real identity has lasted almost as long as the book itself.
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