The secrets of the invisible world disclos'd [electronic resource] : or, an universal history of apparitions sacred and prophane, under all denominations; whether, angelical, diabolical, or human souls departed. Shewing I. Their various Returns to this World; with sure Rules to know, by their Manner of Appearing, if they are Good or Evil ones. II. The Differences of the Apparitions of Antient and Modern Times; and an Enquiry into the Scriptural Doctrine of Spirits. III. The many Species of Apparitions, their real Existence, and Operations by Divine Appointment. IV. The Nature of seeing Ghosts before, and after, Death; and how we should behave towards them. V. The Effects of Fancy, Vapours, Dreams, Hyppo, and of real, or imaginary Appearances. VI. A Collection of the most Authentic Relations of Apparitions, particularly that surprizing One attested by the learned Dr. Scott. By Andrew Moreton, Esq; adorn'd with cuts.
1738
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The secrets of the invisible world disclos'd [electronic resource] : or, an universal history of apparitions sacred and prophane, under all denominations; whether, angelical, diabolical, or human souls departed. Shewing I. Their various Returns to this World; with sure Rules to know, by their Manner of Appearing, if they are Good or Evil ones. II. The Differences of the Apparitions of Antient and Modern Times; and an Enquiry into the Scriptural Doctrine of Spirits. III. The many Species of Apparitions, their real Existence, and Operations by Divine Appointment. IV. The Nature of seeing Ghosts before, and after, Death; and how we should behave towards them. V. The Effects of Fancy, Vapours, Dreams, Hyppo, and of real, or imaginary Appearances. VI. A Collection of the most Authentic Relations of Apparitions, particularly that surprizing One attested by the learned Dr. Scott. By Andrew Moreton, Esq; adorn'd with cuts.
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The third edition.
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London : printed for J. Clarke, at the Royal Exchange ; A. Millar, over against St. Clement's Church in the Strand ; and J. Brindley, in New-Bond-Street, [1738]
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
Description
[12],395,[1]p.,plates ; 8⁰.
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Andrew Moreton = Daniel Defoe.
First published as 'An essay on the history and reality of apparitions'.
Price from imprint: Price 5 s.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
First published as 'An essay on the history and reality of apparitions'.
Price from imprint: Price 5 s.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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Moore, 494
English Short Title Catalog, T70847.
English Short Title Catalog, T70847.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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