About the author
William Britten is the name under which Ghost Land: Researches Into the Mysteries of Occultism appears in this catalogue, in two Legare Street Press reprint editions. The book presents itself as an account of psychic and occult phenomena investigated firsthand, in the tradition of nineteenth-century spiritualist literature that mixed personal narrative with claimed documentary research into mediumship and related phenomena. Both catalogue editions are facsimile reprints noting the work's status as part of the public domain in the United States, without new editorial material. Beyond the title and its reprint history, the catalogue supplies no further detail on the identity or background of the credited author.
📖 Where to start with William Britten
💬 What our editors say about William Britten's books
“Britten’s work offers a compelling glimpse into the past, detailing how early investigators approached the mysteries of the spirit world with scientific rigor. However, it is not suited for readers seeking practical spellcasting…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghost Land: Researches Into the Mysteries of Occultism
“Britten’s 'Ghost Land' provides a fascinating, systematic examination of psychic phenomena and uncanny perceptions from a historical perspective. While it stands as a compelling read for those interested in the earnest pursuit of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghost Land: Researches Into the Mysteries of Occultism
“While 'Ghost Land' provides valuable insight into 19th-century spiritualist literature, it may not suit readers seeking rigorous academic analysis or those skeptical of mediumship. The narrative relies heavily on the purported…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghost Land: Or Researches Into the Mysteries of Occultism Britten, William
📋 Editions by William Britten in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Land: Researches Into the Mysteries of Occultism | 2022 | Legare Street Press | 364 | 9781015412255 |
| Ghost Land: Researches Into the Mysteries of Occultism | 2022 | Legare Street Press | 364 | 9781015418677 |
| Ghost Land: Or Researches Into the Mysteries of Occultism Britte | 2014 | Cambridge University Press | 366 | 9781108067942 |
