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Because this statement appears to more correctly represent the intent
of the author, it is employed in this chapter.
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The earlier “Testimony” Statement should be appraised in the light
of other statements in the chapter itself and in consideration of the full
body of statements both earlier and later from her pen on mesmerism.
See note for chapter 3.
To show how the terms “phrenology,” “mesmerism,” and “animal
magnetism” were employed in the mid-nineteenth century, we list
here certain works advertised at the close of a popular medical work
distributed in the united states in 1852:
American Phrenological Journal and Miscellany. Devoted to Phrenol-
ogy, Physiology, and Self-improvement. A year,_____ $1.00
Chart for recording various developments. Designed for Phrenologists.
With numerous engravings _____ .06 1/4
Defense of Phrenology. by Dr. Andrew Boardman. A good work for
skeptics and unbelievers _____ .50
Elements of Animal Magnetism; or, Process and practical application
for relieving human suffering_____ .12 1/2
Familiar Lessons on Phrenology. Designed for the use of Children and
Youth, illustrated _____ .50
Fascination; or The Philosophy of Charming (Magnetism). Illustrating
the principles of life. Illustrated _____ .40
Lectures on the Philosophy of Mesmerism and Clairvoyance. With
instruction in its process and practical application _____ .25
Marriage: Its History and Philosophy, with a phrenological exposition
of the functions for happy marriages _____ .37 1/2
Mesmerism in India. A superior work, by the celebrated Dr. Esdaile.
Highly recommended by professional men _____ .50
Matrimony; or, Phrenology and Physiology Applied to the Selection of
Congenial Companions for Life _____ .25
Psychology, or the Science of the Soul. With Engravings of the Ner-
vous System. By Joseph Haddock, Md _____ .25
Phrenological Guide. Designed for the use of students of their own
characters. With numerous engravings _____ .12 1/2
Phrenological Almanac: Illustrated with numerous engravings, con-
taining illustrated descriptions of character _____ .06 1/4
Phrenology and the Scriptures, showing their harmony. By Rev. John