""Forty Years of Psychic Research: A Plain Narrative of Fact"" is a non-fiction book written by Hamlin Garland, which details his experiences and observations during his forty years of research into the realm of psychic phenomena. The book is a comprehensive account of the author's personal journey as he delves into the world of psychics, mediums, and spiritualists, and explores the various techniques and practices used to communicate with the dead.Garland's narrative is both informative and engaging, as he describes the many different types of psychic abilities and the methods used to test and measure them. He also provides a detailed history of the spiritualist movement, including its origins, key figures, and the controversies surrounding it.Throughout the book, Garland shares his own personal experiences with psychics and mediums, including his encounters with notorious figures such as the Fox sisters and the famous medium, Daniel Dunglas Home. He also provides detailed accounts of his investigations into haunted houses and other paranormal phenomena, and shares his thoughts on the nature of consciousness and the afterlife.Overall, ""Forty Years of Psychic Research"" is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on the world of psychic phenomena. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of spiritualism, as well as those who are curious about the mysteries of the human mind and the afterlife.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.