
The book offers a vivid portrait of an invisible world that coexists with ours, presented as if spoken by a mortal who receives messages from spirit guides. It explores the everyday life of spirits—where they dwell, the work they perform, and the social customs that shape their existence. The tone is contemplative, aiming to show how purity of thought and duty on Earth echo in this other realm.
Readers travel through imagined places such as the luminous city of Zencollia, its halls of metaphysics, music, and literature, and the tranquil valleys where spirits gather for fellowship. The narrative also follows personal stories of spirits helping loved ones, comforting bereaved mothers, and undertaking missions that ripple into the human world. These glimpses illustrate a system of education, compassion, and communal support that parallels our own societies.
By weaving together poetic reflections and practical observations, the work invites listeners to consider the continuity between mortal effort and spiritual reward. It suggests that the joys of the spirit world are attainable through sincere intention and service, offering a gentle guide for those curious about what lies beyond.
Full title
Life and labor in the spirit world Being a description of localities, employments, surroundings, and conditions in the spheres.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (647K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Colby & Rich, 1885.
Credits
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2023-01-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1853–1928
A Spiritualist writer and speaker, she wrote vividly about life after death and the unseen world, turning late-19th-century Spiritualist beliefs into books, stories, and lectures. Her work reflects a moment when religion, reform, and fascination with the spirit world met in American public life.
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