Practical Mind-Reading : A Course of Lessons on Thought-Transference, Telepathy, Mental-Currents, Mental Rapport, &c.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Atkinson, William Walker, 1862-1932

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Practical Mind-Reading" by William Walker Atkinson is a guidebook on mental phenomena, particularly focusing on the concepts of thought transference, telepathy, and mind reading, written in the early 20th century. The work aims to educate readers about the principles of these phenomena, providing practical exercises and lessons to develop the skills necessary for self-demonstration. The overarching theme is the exploration of the mind's capabilities to connect and communicate, suggesting that such skills can be mastered by anyone through proper training and practice. The opening of this instructional text sets the stage for exploring the concept of mind reading, beginning with a historical perspective on public understanding and skepticism regarding the subject. Atkinson cites prominent scientists who have validated the existence of thought transference, describing its relevance in contemporary scientific discourse. The text emphasizes moving away from theoretical discussions toward practical lessons, indicating that readers will soon engage in exercises designed to facilitate their understanding and experience of mind reading. It establishes a tone of authority and encouragement, promising that with determination and guided practice, anyone can learn to harness the latent capabilities of their mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by sp1nd, Cathy Maxam, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-11-12