A Psychic Autobiography (Abridged, Annotated)

In the years during and after the American Civil War, millions of people flocked to the lure of spiritualism. Mystics, psychics, astrologers,and others were in vogue in the best circles. Even Mary Lincoln held seances seeking contact with her dead son.

Among those at the forefront of this movement was Amanda Jones. But this was not just anyone with a casual curiosity. She was an inventor with patents to her name and a successful businesswoman.

She dedicated this book to William James, who had...