02155cam a22003013u 4500 51645 UtSlPG 20260610134205.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Q Brewster, David, 1781-1868 Letters on Natural Magic; Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-04-03 Produced by Susan Skinner, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Letters on Natural Magic; Addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart." by Sir David Brewster is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the concept of Natural Magic, discussing how ancient governments and magicians used scientific principles to deceive their subjects and establish a sense of supernatural authority. Brewster aims to dissect various phenomena attributed to magic by examining their scientific underpinnings. At the start of the publication, Brewster introduces the concept of Natural Magic, emphasizing its historical significance and connection to human credulity. He outlines how ancient rulers manipulated scientific knowledge of nature to maintain power and influence through seemingly miraculous occurrences. The opening letters set the stage for a deeper examination of illusions related to optics, acoustics, and other scientific principles that fueled beliefs in magic and supernatural phenomena, revealing the intricate relationship between science and deception throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scientific recreations https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51645 92479 92479