The secrets of the invisible world disclos’d: or, an universal history of apparitions sacred and prophane, under all denominations; whether, angelical, diabolical, or human souls departed. Shewing I. Their various Returns to this World; with sure Rules to know, by their Manner of Appearing, if they are Good or Evil ones. II. The Differences of the Apparitions of Ancient and Modern Times; and an Enquiry into the Scriptural Doctrine of Spirits. III. The many Species of Apparitions, their real Existence, and Operations by Divine Appointment. IV. The Nature of seeing Ghosts before, and after, Death; and how we should behave towards them. V. The Effects of Fancy, Vapours, Dreams, Hyppo, and of real, or imaginary Appearances. VI. A Collection of the most Authentic Relations of Apparitions, particularly that surprising One attested by the learned Dr. Scott. By Andrew Moreton, Esq ;

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  • The secrets of the invisible world disclos’d: or, an universal history of apparitions sacred and prophane, under all denominations; whether, angelical, diabolical, or human souls departed. Shewing I. Their various Returns to this World; with sure Rules to know, by their Manner of Appearing, if they are Good or Evil ones. II. The Differences of the Apparitions of Ancient and Modern Times; and an Enquiry into the Scriptural Doctrine of Spirits. III. The many Species of Apparitions, their real Existence, and Operations by Divine Appointment. IV. The Nature of seeing Ghosts before, and after, Death; and how we should behave towards them. V. The Effects of Fancy, Vapours, Dreams, Hyppo, and of real, or imaginary Appearances. VI. A Collection of the most Authentic Relations of Apparitions, particularly that surprising One attested by the learned Dr. Scott. By Andrew Moreton, Esq ;
  • Essay on the history and reality of apparitions
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London: printed for J. Cecil in Exeter-Exchange in the Strand ; and sold by H. Chapelle in Grosvenor Street near Grosvenor Square ; E. Withers in Fleet Street ; J. Hodges on London-Bridge ; S.Birt Avy-Mary-Lane; J. Hazard and J. Wright over against Stationers-Hall, Ludgate; R. Ware Amen-Corner; J. Marshal Gracechurch Street; J. Marshal Newgate-Street; and T. Gardner without Temple-Bar. MDCCXL. (pr. 4 s 6 d.) ; [and 6 others in London], [1740]
Publication year
1740-1740
ESTC No.
T70848
Grub Street ID
294493
Description
[12],395,[1]p.,plates ; 8⁰
Note
Andrew Moreton = Daniel Defoe.

Originally published as: 'An essay on the history and reality of apparitions'.