About the author
Daniel Dunglas Home (pronounced Hume; 20 March 1833 – 21 June 1886) was a Scottish physical medium with the reported ability to levitate to a variety of heights, speak with the dead, and to produce rapping and knocks in houses at will. His biographer Peter Lamont opines that he was one of the most famous men of his era. Harry Houdini described him as "one of the most conspicuous and lauded of his type and generation" and "the forerunner of the mediums whose forte is fleecing by presuming on the credulity of the public." Home conducted hundreds of séances, which were attended by many eminent Victorians. There have been eyewitness accounts by séance sitters describing conjuring methods and fraud that Home may have employed. == Family == Daniel Home's mother, Elizabeth ("Betsy") Home (née McNeill) was known as a seer in Scotland, as were many of her predecessors, like her great-uncle Colin Urquhart, and her uncle Mr. McKenzie. The gift of second sight was often seen as a curse, as it foretold instances of tragedy and death. Home's father, William Home, was the illegitimate son of Alexander, the 10th Earl of Home.
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💬 What our editors say about Daniel Dunglas Home's books
“This text serves as a vital primary source for understanding the mechanics and atmosphere of 19th-century spiritualism through the eyes of a celebrated medium. Home’s dual role as participant and observer provides a unique depth…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Lights And Shadows Of Spiritualism
“While Home’s insider status lends authority to his unmasking of false prophets, this book is not for casual readers seeking entertaining ghost stories or straightforward paranormal evidence. The dense historical survey spanning…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Lights and Shadows of Spiritualism
“This text provides an invaluable primary source for scholars and enthusiasts of Victorian spiritualism, offering candid insights into Home's life and his interactions with prominent figures. However, it may not suit readers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Lights and Shadows of Spiritualism Home, Daniel Dunglas
📋 Editions by Daniel Dunglas Home in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lights And Shadows Of Spiritualism | 2009 | Rose Press | 424 | 9781444680324 |
| Lights and Shadows of Spiritualism | 2007 | Cosimo Classics | 428 | 9781602068179 |
| Lights and Shadows of Spiritualism Home, Daniel Dunglas | 2011 | Cambridge University Press | 430 | 9781108027472 |
