An historical, physiological and theological treatise of spirits, apparitions, witchcrafts, and other magical practices. Containing an account of the genii or Familiar Spirits, both Good and Bad, that are said to attend Men in this Life; and what sensible Perceptions some Persons have had of them: (particularly the Author's own Experience for many Years.) Also of Appearances of Spirits after Death; Divine Dreams, Divinations, Second Sighted Persons, &c. Likewise the Power of Witches, and the reality of other Magical Operations, clearly asserted. With a refutation of Dr. Bekker's World bewitch'd; and other authors that have opposed the Belief of them. By John Beaumont, gent.
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London: printed for D. Browne, at the Black Swan without Temple-Bar; J. Taylor, at the Ship in St. Paul's Church-Yard; R. Smith, at the Angel without Temple-Bar; F. Coggan, in the Inner-Temple Lane; and T. Browne without Temple-Bar, 1705.
- Publication year
- 1705-1705
- ESTC No.
- T111486
- Grub Street ID
- 163758
- Description
- [16],400p.,plate ; 8⁰