📖 Book Overview:
The Society for Psychical Research 1882 by Renée Haynes offers a fascinating historical account of the founding and development of one of the world’s most respected institutions dedicated to the scientific investigation of psychic phenomena. This centenary volume charts the contributions of early members—including Frederic Myers, William Barrett, and Henry Sidgwick—and explores landmark studies in telepathy, apparitions, mediumship, and survival after death.
✍️ Author:
Renée Haynes (1906–1994) was a historian, writer, and long-time member of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR). Known for her meticulous research and accessible style, she played a vital role in preserving the intellectual legacy of psychical research in the 20th century.
📚 Genre & Themes:
This book sits at the crossroads of psychical research history, scientific inquiry into the paranormal, and biographical studies. Themes include the scientific study of psychic phenomena, the evolution of parapsychology, and the lives of key research pioneers.