Clairvoyance and Occult Powers
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A good fit for
- Readers studying the history of the New Thought movement and Western occult publishing
- Readers interested in popular psychology texts of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
- Researchers who need a free English electronic text for comparative reading or citation
- Enthusiasts who enjoy examining the evolution of spiritual literature from the perspective of intellectual history
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking conclusions verified by modern science
- Those looking for a practical guide to training extrasensory perception
- General readers who prefer contemporary narrative pacing and literary expression
Reading tips
- Read the preface and table of contents first to grasp the book's conceptual framework, then select chapters by topic.
- Note the author's psychological vocabulary as you read, for easy comparison with contemporary texts.
- Read alongside background material on the New Thought movement or American publishing history to understand the context.
- Distinguish the book's claims from contemporary scientific consensus, treating it as historical material rather than factual basis.
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About the author
William Walker Atkinson (1862–1932) was an American lawyer, publisher and writer, and one of the pioneers of the New Thought movement. Born in Baltimore, he was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 1894, after which he turned to writing on spirituality, yoga and practical psychology. He authored more than a hundred works over his lifetime, often under pen names such as Theron Q. Dumont and Yogi Ramacharaka. His writings cover a wide range of subjects, including breathing methods, Raja Yoga and Gnani Yoga, clairvoyance and occult powers, mental technique, logical thinking and memory training; they combine popular exposition with practical guidance and have had a lasting influence on later mind-body literature. He died in Los Angeles in 1932.
