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1887316420Paris: E. Plon 1887. First edition. xv 534pp. 8vo. Wrappers with printed original upper wrapper laid down on new wrapper. Very Good partially unopened. First edition. xv 534pp. 8vo. E. Plon unknown books
4693HYPNOTISM. Journal. 140pgs. 5†x 8â€. 1900. No place probably New England. A lengthy manuscript entitled “Hypnotism†written in blue ink by J.H. Bergeron. It gives instructions on how to hypnotize hysterical people clairvoyance telepathy mesmerism etc. The first lesson is “How to hypnotize & how to awaken the subject†and states “The first thing to do before attempting to hypnotize anyone is to give him a good clear explanation of the subject. Impress upon the patient’s mind that hypnotism is harmless that he cannot be hypnotized if he resists or fails to concentrate his attention upon your suggestions and that if he is hypnotized you will acquire no power over him beyond the temporary influence exerted. Tell him not to wonder whether he will go to sleep or not but to make up his mind that he is actually going to sleep. Ask him to repeat menatally the words: I am going to sleep I am going to sound sleep or something of this nature. Many are afraid they cannot go to sleep. Tell them not to think of this. Get them to control their thoughts and concentrate them on the one idea of sleep. First test For this test use the hypnotic ball. The effect may be to produce without it. Place the subject in a standing position his head up heels together and hands at the side. Tell the subject to close his eyes and stand with the muscles relaxed. When the subject is standing with eyes closed and muscles relaxed put the ball against the back of his head and the base of the brain holding the ball in the right hand. Now put your left hand on the subject forehead & push his head against the ball a little. Hold the ball still for a few seconds pressed tightly against the head and say in slow & decided tones: When I draw this ball from you you will slowly fall backward. Now remove the ball from the subject’s head very slowly. If the subject does not fall backwards try again…â€. There is much more content throughout. There is an index at the conclusion. The pages are in very fine condition written in a clear blue ink. The spine is worn and loose but the overall condition is very fine. A most unusual subject and manuscript. unknown books
