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Title: Letters on Natural Magic; Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart.

Note: Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Letters on Natural Magic; Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart." by Sir David Brewster is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the concept of Natural Magic, discussing how ancient governments and magicians used scientific principles to deceive their subjects and establish a sense of supernatural authority. Brewster aims to dissect various phenomena attributed to magic by examining their scientific underpinnings. At the start of the publication, Brewster introduces the concept of Natural Magic, emphasizing its historical significance and connection to human credulity. He outlines how ancient rulers manipulated scientific knowledge of nature to maintain power and influence through seemingly miraculous occurrences. The opening letters set the stage for a deeper examination of illusions related to optics, acoustics, and other scientific principles that fueled beliefs in magic and supernatural phenomena, revealing the intricate relationship between science and deception throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brewster, David, 1781-1868

EBook No.: 51645

Published: Apr 3, 2016

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: Scientific recreations

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

LoCC: Science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-06T01:46:15Z Letters on Natural Magic; Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart.

This edition has images.

Title: Letters on Natural Magic; Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart.

Note: Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Susan Skinner, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Letters on Natural Magic; Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart." by Sir David Brewster is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the concept of Natural Magic, discussing how ancient governments and magicians used scientific principles to deceive their subjects and establish a sense of supernatural authority. Brewster aims to dissect various phenomena attributed to magic by examining their scientific underpinnings. At the start of the publication, Brewster introduces the concept of Natural Magic, emphasizing its historical significance and connection to human credulity. He outlines how ancient rulers manipulated scientific knowledge of nature to maintain power and influence through seemingly miraculous occurrences. The opening letters set the stage for a deeper examination of illusions related to optics, acoustics, and other scientific principles that fueled beliefs in magic and supernatural phenomena, revealing the intricate relationship between science and deception throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brewster, David, 1781-1868

EBook No.: 51645

Published: Apr 3, 2016

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: Scientific recreations

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

LoCC: Science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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