A Wanderer In The Spirit Lands Channeled Book
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“Franchezzo”. Farnese, A. A Wanderer in the Spirit Lands. Chicago: The Progressive Thinker Publishing Co. 1901. Second edition.
A purportedly channeled text first published in 1896:
“I do not claim to be its author as I have only acted the part of an amanuensis.” – A. Farnese
The titular Wanderer in the Spirit Lands, Franchezzo– a sinful and selfish man in life– awakes in a strange dark place only to discover it is his grave. Aware of his former lover weeping at his grave, he alternates between trying to talk to and hold on to her and following a purifying ascent through the levels of the afterlife led on by his spirit guides, anticipating popular spectral romance tropes.
An excellent example of the Progressive Thinker company’s characteristic offerings, this book was one of many influential publications put out by the Chicago publishing house and Spiritualist newspaper, providing perspective on the state of Spiritualist thought and media at the turn of the century.
8vo, stamped green cloth boards with decorative title. Shelf-cocked. Some small scratches to front board, and wear to back board edges. Pages darkened but clean. Good condition.
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