The secrets of the invisible world disclos'd : 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 Ancient 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 surprising One attested by the learned Dr. Scott. By Andrew Moreton, Esq ; .

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Apparitions--Early works to 1800.

Apparitions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([12],395,[1]p.,plates )

Edition:

The fourth edition, adorn'd with cuts.

Other Title:

Secrets of the invisible world disclos'd

Place of Publication:

London : printed for J. Cecil in Exeter-Exchange in the Strand ; and sold by H. Chapelle in Grosvenor Street near Grosvenor Square ; E. Withers in Fleet Street ; J. Hodges on London-Bridge ; S.Birt Avy-Mary-Lane; J. Hazard and J. Wright over against Stationers-Hall, Ludgate; R. Ware Amen-Corner; J. Marshal Gracechurch Street; J. Marshal Newgate-Street; and T. Gardner without Temple-Bar. MDCCXL. (pr. 4 s 6 d.) ; [and 6 others in London], [1740]

Notes:

Andrew Moreton = Daniel Defoe.

Originally published as: 'An essay on the history and reality of apparitions'.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Moore, 494

English Short Title Catalog, T70848.

OCLC:

642666901