The Spirit Portrait Mystery

The Spirit Portrait Mystery: Its Final Solution is a book written by David Phelps Abbott and published in 1913. The book explores the world of spiritualism and the controversy surrounding the production of spirit photographs. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many people believed that it was possible to capture images of spirits on photographic plates. This belief led to a booming industry of spirit photography, with many photographers claiming to have captured images of deceased loved ones.Abbott, a magician and skeptic, was interested in the phenomenon and set out to investigate the claims of spirit photographers. He conducted experiments and analyzed the photographic plates, ultimately concluding that the images were the result of fraud and manipulation.The book provides a detailed account of Abbott's investigation and his final solution to the spirit portrait mystery. It includes photographs and illustrations to support his arguments and provides a fascinating insight into the world of spiritualism and the paranormal beliefs of the time.Overall, The Spirit Portrait Mystery: Its Final Solution is a well-researched and insightful book that sheds light on a fascinating and controversial aspect of photographic history.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.