Hours with the Ghosts or, Nineteenth Century Witchcraft Illustrated Investigations into the Phenomena of Spiritualism and Theosophy

"Hours with the Ghosts; Or Nineteenth Century Witchcraft" by Henry Ridgely Evans is an illustrated investigation that examines the Spiritualism and Theosophy movements of the 1800s. The book questions beliefs about contacting spirits and the powers of mediums. Evans uses history and his own experiences to carefully look at the subject, expressing doubt about supernatural events, especially those involving famous mediums. He investigates common practices like telepathy and spirit writing, proposing that science and psychology may explain them better than the presence of ghosts. Through skeptical analysis and historical context, the book explores the impact and validity of these paranormal claims.