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    The History of Spiritualism, Vol. I
    The History of Spiritualism, Vol. I
    The History of Spiritualism, Vol. I
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    The History of Spiritualism, Vol. I

    By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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    "The History of Spiritualism, Vol. I" is a book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, most famous for stories about the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle had a wide sphere of interests, including spiritual phenomena and life after death. This book is a detailed account of how spiritualism developed historically until the beginning of the 20th century.
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    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateSep 15, 2022
    ISBN8596547319436
    The History of Spiritualism, Vol. I
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    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most famous for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes and long-suffering sidekick Dr Watson. Conan Doyle was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.

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