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Humbug: A Look At Some Popular Impositions is a book that was published in 1859 by S. F. French and Company. The book is a collection of essays and articles that take a critical look at various popular beliefs and practices of the time, such as mesmerism, phrenology, and spiritualism. The authors aim to expose these practices as fraudulent and to encourage readers to think critically about the claims being made by those who promote them. The book is written in a witty and engaging style, and includes illustrations and anecdotes to support the arguments being made. Overall, Humbug is a…mehr

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Humbug: A Look At Some Popular Impositions is a book that was published in 1859 by S. F. French and Company. The book is a collection of essays and articles that take a critical look at various popular beliefs and practices of the time, such as mesmerism, phrenology, and spiritualism. The authors aim to expose these practices as fraudulent and to encourage readers to think critically about the claims being made by those who promote them. The book is written in a witty and engaging style, and includes illustrations and anecdotes to support the arguments being made. Overall, Humbug is a fascinating glimpse into the skepticism and critical thinking of the mid-19th century, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and pseudoscience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.