About the author
Emma Hardinge Britten was a nineteenth-century writer and prominent figure in the early Spiritualist movement, active as a lecturer and medium in both Britain and the United States. She is best known for Modern American Spiritualism, first published in 1869, a lengthy chronicle of the movement's early decades, its mediums, and the controversies surrounding it, drawing heavily on firsthand accounts and contemporary reporting. The book remains a primary historical source for scholars of nineteenth-century Spiritualism rather than a work of personal memoir or theory. The catalogue lists several reprint editions of this single work, from Legare Street Press and Literary Licensing, including one explicitly reproducing the original 1869 text. These editions preserve a period document rather than offering new commentary, and are of interest chiefly to readers researching the history of Spiritualism as a religious and social movement in the United States.
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💬 What our editors say about Emma Hardinge's books
“Hardinge’s work is a meticulous documentation of a profound movement, offering rich detail on pioneers and controversies. However, it is strictly an insider's account of the nineteenth century, not a modern skeptical analysis or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Modern American Spiritualism
“This volume is an invaluable historical document for those studying the rise of Spiritualism in the United States. Emma Hardinge’s insider account provides a meticulous chronicle of key figures and phenomena, offering a unique…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Modern American Spiritualism
“Hardinge’s text is a robust historical record, offering unparalleled insight into the American Spiritualist movement’s origins. However, readers seeking narrative flair or theological debate may find it dry. It is not suited for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Modern American Spiritualism
📋 Editions by Emma Hardinge in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern American Spiritualism | 2022 | Legare Street Press | 598 | 9781015668799 |
| Modern American Spiritualism | 2022 | Legare Street Press | 598 | 9781015659582 |
| Modern American Spiritualism | 2014 | Literary Licensing, LLC | 600 | 9781498120555 |
| Ghost Land: Or Researches Into the Mysteries of Occultism Britte | 2014 | Cambridge University Press | 366 | 9781108067942 |
