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The zoo-magnetic journal. No. 1 & 2. Edinburgh: Thornton and Collie, Printers, 1839.

The journal established to provide those engaged in cultivation of zoo-magnetic science in Scotland a common place to share the views with the public. Only two issues were published. Contents:

  • A short historical sketch of animal magnetism
  • Review of objections to animal magnetism
  • Advice to those persons who attempt the practice of animal magnetism
  • Somnambulism by Colquhoun
  • Investigation of animal magnetism
  • Dr. Elliotson and animal magnetism
  • Dr. Elliotson and the University College, London
  • Neuro-voltaism by E. Stanley
  • Transference of sensation by Colquhoun
  • On certain curious facts which tend to demonstrate the intimate connexion that subsists between physiological and psychological science.

 

Scarce item bound with other works. Binder’s title: Tracts on mesmerism