Facts in Mesmerism, Or Animal Magnetism: With Reasons for a Dispassionate Inquiry Into It (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Facts in Mesmerism, or Animal Magnetism: With Reasons for a Dispassionate Inquiry Into It

But I am insensibly converting a letter to you into an address to the general reader, and I perceive I have so far extended a dedication as to render a preface unnecessary. For this service, at least, let me thank you. I have always thought prefaces very troublesome things to write. And are they not, in fact, pieces of falseness throughout? Standing first, though written last - expressing a humility which the author does not feel -and claiming the especial attention of every body, while it is a wonder if they are read by any body. I therefore not unwillingly take this opportunity of making my introductory bow to the Public, while at the same time I beg you to believe me, my dear sir.

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