Mrs. Piper & the Society for Psychical Research (eBook)

Michael Sage is an author who has contributed to the intriguing field of parapsychology and spiritualism with his scholarly work, 'Mrs. Piper & the Society for Psychical Research'. This book delves into the life and phenomena surrounding Leonora Piper, a renowned American medium whose work at the turn of the 20th century garnered both widespread attention and critical scientific evaluation. Sage's examination of Piper's mediumship through the lens of the Society for Psychical Research offers a nuanced insight into the interplay between spiritualistic practices and rigorous scientific investigation. His literary style is characterized by meticulous research and an objective narrative that aims to present readers with the historical context of psychic phenomena, alongside the scrutiny they underwent by pioneering psychical researchers. While not much is widely known about Sage's personal life or his broader literary canon, his contributions to the discourse on Mrs. Piper and her scrutinizers have cemented his position as an important figure in the documentation and analysis of the spiritualism movement and its legacy in the realm of the unexplained and paranormal studies.