Natural And Mesmeric Clairvoyance: With The Practical Application Of Mesmerism In Surgery And Medicine

""Natural and Mesmeric Clairvoyance: With the Practical Application of Mesmerism in Surgery and Medicine"" is a book written by James Esdaile, a Scottish surgeon who lived in the 19th century. The book explores the phenomenon of clairvoyance, which is the ability to see things beyond the normal range of human perception. Esdaile believed that this ability could be enhanced through the use of mesmerism, a form of hypnosis that was popular at the time.The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the nature of clairvoyance and how it can be developed through the practice of mesmerism. Esdaile describes his own experiences with mesmerism and how he was able to induce clairvoyance in his patients. He also discusses the various techniques that can be used to induce a trance-like state in patients, including the use of magnets and the power of suggestion.The second part of the book focuses on the practical application of mesmerism in surgery and medicine. Esdaile describes how he used mesmerism to perform surgeries without the use of anesthesia. He believed that the trance-like state induced by mesmerism was a natural form of anesthesia that could be used to alleviate pain and reduce the risk of complications during surgery.Overall, ""Natural and Mesmeric Clairvoyance: With the Practical Application of Mesmerism in Surgery and Medicine"" is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between mesmerism, clairvoyance, and medicine. It provides a unique perspective on the history of hypnosis and its use in the medical profession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.