About the author
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, physician and master storyteller, navigates the liminal spaces between the rational and the numinous. While celebrated for his iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes, Doyle's intellectual journey led him far beyond the fog-laden streets of Victorian London. A profound engagement with spiritualism and the unseen realms marked a significant arc in his later life, a quest for answers that mirrored his fictional characters' pursuit of truth. Beyond the celebrated tales of ratiocination, Doyle delved into the mysteries of consciousness and the afterlife, exploring phenomena that challenged the prevailing scientific dogma. His advocacy for spiritualism, particularly in the wake of personal tragedy, reveals a deep-seated yearning for communion with what lies beyond the veil of mortality. His writings, therefore, offer not just thrilling narratives but also a window into a mind grappling with profound existential questions. For seekers of hidden knowledge and those who ponder the nature of reality, Doyle’s explorations remain a compelling testament to the enduring human fascination with the occult and the spiritual universe.
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💬 What our editors say about Arthur Conan Doyle's books
“This two-volume set is an essential historical resource for those fascinated by the rise of Spiritualism and Doyle’s personal advocacy for the spirit realm. However, readers seeking empirical proof or skeptical analysis will…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The History of Spiritualism: Volumes I and II - The Complete, Unabridged Aspects of Mediums and the Spirit World
“Cambridge Scholars Publishing presents a vital compilation that highlights Doyle’s serious engagement with Spiritualism, moving beyond mere anecdote to offer philosophical and scientific justifications. The text is valuable for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Spiritualist Pamphlets
“This text serves as a robust defense of spiritualism, yet it may not suit readers strictly adhering to materialist skepticism or those seeking purely fictional entertainment. While Doyle’s passion is evident and his cases are…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The History of Spiritualism Doyle, Arthur Conan
📋 Editions by Arthur Conan Doyle in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The History of Spiritualism: Volumes I and II - The Complete, Un | 2019 | Lulu.com | 300 | 9780359746927 |
| Spiritualist Pamphlets | 2009 | Cambridge Scholars Publish | 162 | 9781443816595 |
| The History of Spiritualism Doyle, Arthur Conan | — | Cambridge Scholars Publish | 188 | 9781443806053 |
| The History of Spiritualism | 2006 | Hesperides Press | 360 | 9781406715309 |
| The New Revelation: My Personal Investigation of Spiritualism Do | 2001 | Square One Publishers | 120 | 9780757000171 |
| The History of Spiritualism Doyle, Arthur Conan | 2011 | Cambridge University Press | 370 | 9781108033213 |
| The History of Spiritualism (Vols. 1 and 2) | 2021 | Curious Publications | 504 | 9781735320137 |
| The History of Spiritualism | 2008 | Hesperides Press | 396 | 9781443722605 |
| The History of Spiritualism Doyle, Arthur Conan | 2011 | Cambridge University Press | 376 | 9781108033206 |
| The Edge of the Unknown and the New Revelation | 2009 | Cambridge Scholars Publish | 204 | 9781443813686 |
| The Coming of the Fairies | 2020 | Bibliotech Press | 130 | 9781618958471 |
| Coming of the Fairies | 2022 | Legare Street Press | 218 | 9781017430639 |
| The History of Spiritualism: Volumes I and II - The Complete, Un | 2019 | Lulu.com | 300 | 9780359746934 |
| Our Second American Adventure Doyle, Arthur Conan | 2009 | Cambridge Scholars Publish | 123 | 9781443813822 |
| The Coming of the Fairies | 2008 | Cosimo Classics | 208 | 9781605201610 |
| The Coming of the Fairies | 2020 | Bibliotech Press | 132 | 9781618958488 |
| The History of Spiritualism | — | Fredonia Books (NL) | 704 | 9781410102430 |
| The Coming of the Fairies | 2018 | Createspace Independent Pu | 98 | 9781986618199 |
| The Wanderings of a Spiritualist | 2015 | Createspace Independent Pu | 120 | 9781512211627 |
| The Wanderings of a Spiritualist | 2009 | Cambridge Scholars Publish | 153 | 9781443813761 |
| Our American Adventure Doyle, Arthur Conan | 2009 | Cambridge Scholars Publish | 102 | 9781443813785 |
| The Coming of the Fairies | 2009 | Cambridge Scholars Publish | 79 | 9781443806121 |
| The History of Spiritualism Volume 1 | 2007 | Book Tree | 348 | 9781585093113 |
| Coming of the Fairies | 2022 | Legare Street Press | 218 | 9781017423853 |
| The Coming of the Fairies | 2022 | Legare Street Press | 118 | 9781015452831 |
| The Coming of the Fairies | 2022 | Legare Street Press | 118 | 9781015448063 |
| The Coming Of The Fairies | 2022 | Lector House | 90 | 9789356144491 |
| The Coming of the Fairies | 2011 | Theophania Publishing | 120 | 9781770833258 |
