An Essay on the Incubus, or Night-mare

"An Essay on the Incubus, or Night-mare" by John Bond is an 1700s medical document that studies nightmares, seeking logical explanations for what was then a frightening mystery. The publication looks at nightmare causes, results, and significance in a time when nightmares were often linked to the supernatural. Bond shares his own nightmare experiences and looks at how people thought about nightmares in the past. He points out common nightmare signs, like feeling trapped or heavy while sleeping, linking them to body functions like blood flow while lying down. Bond also talks about ways to treat and prevent nightmares, like changing habits and eating better, connecting real-life observations with old medical beliefs.