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  <name type="personal">
    <namePart>Haweis, H. R. (Hugh Reginald)</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1839-1901</namePart>
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  <name type="personal">
    <namePart>Robertson, Jas., of Glasgow</namePart>
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    <namePart>Glendinning, Andrew</namePart>
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  <abstract>"The Veil Lifted: Modern Developments of Spirit Photography" by J. Traill Taylor et al. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the phenomenon of spirit photography, presenting a detailed account of experiments conducted to capture images of psychic entities on camera, purportedly showing evidence of the afterlife. It aims to discuss the legitimacy and significance of these photographic studies, making a case for their scientific relevance amidst skepticism.  The opening portion of the book sets the stage for the investigation into spirit photography. It introduces the background of Mr. David Duguid, a well-known medium whose séances have resulted in remarkable photographic phenomena. The author, J. Traill Taylor, describes the strict conditions imposed during the photographic experiments, emphasizing the precautions taken to prevent fraud. Important discussions center around the unseen entities that supposedly appear on the photographs, alongside the commentary of various individuals who participated in or witnessed these events. Through this introduction, the authors seek to invoke interest and inquiry into the nature of spirit photography, inviting readers to consider the potential truths behind these mystical images. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2019-05-07</note>
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