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Talking to the Dead: Kate and Maggie Fox and the Rise of Spiritualism: Used
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2004-04-13
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN
- 9780060566678
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060566671
ISBN-13
9780060566678
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5933000
Product Key Features
Book Title
Talking to the Dead : Kate and Maggie Fox and the Rise of Spiritualism
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Women, United States / 19th Century, General, Spiritualism, History
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
20.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-300285
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Weisberg writes with clarity and intelligence...This book tells us a lot about our own relationship with death and dying., Weisberg illustrates that this seemingly simple account of fakery and gullibility is in fact mesmerizingly complex . . . ., Weisberg goes beyond stereotypes.A revealing look at the history of spiritualism and its place in nineteenth-century culture.|9780060566678|, [A] well-researched...insightful look at the social climate of the 19th century....makes for fascinating reading., Barbara Weisberg raises the specter of two winsome adolescent sisters who convinced America they were Talking to the Dead., .vividly brings alive one of America's most fascinating historical eras. This book is a fine read and an excellent reference., [P]rovides admirable social context for the girls' misadventures as mediums..also conveys a vivid sense of their personalities., A fascinating exploration of the mysteries of mortality and faith..... A most readable and instructive story.
Dewey Decimal
133.9/1/0922 B
Synopsis
March 1848. Mysterious knocks are heard in a little house in rural New York, throwing the community into turmoil. Are the children who live there -- Kate and Maggie Fox, sisters aged eleven and fourteen -- making the raps to trick their parents? Or are the girls mediums for otherworldly messages? From a battery of strange sounds and the excitement they create, modern Spiritualism is born. Talking to the Dead: Kate and Maggie Fox and the Rise of Spiritualism follows the remarkable story of the Fox sisters, who were catapulted to fame after word spread that they communicated with spirits. Within a few years, tens of thousands of Americans were flocking to seances. An international movement developed. Yet forty years after those first knocks, the sisters shocked the country by denying that they had ever been in contact with the dead. Shortly after, in another stunning reversal, they changed their story again and reaffirmed their faith in the spirit world. Were the Fox sisters con artists who had taken a childhood prank too far? Or were they really in touch with "voices from beyond"? In this riveting biography, Barbara Weisberg traces not only the lives of Kate, Maggie, and their family -- including the girls' shrewd and charismatic sister, Leah -- but also the social, religious, economic, and political forces that helped shape the Spiritualist movement. A vivid, compelling overview of a remarkable period in U.S. history, Talking to the Dead provokes questions about belief systems, the power of celebrity, the wish to reconcile faith and science, and the timeless quest for knowledge about life after death.
LC Classification Number
BF1283.F7W45 2004
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- v***v (191)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseArrived quickly well packaged
- m***m (2298)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (45)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (95)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.