Books by "John R. Meader"
7 books found
Death: Its Causes and Phenomena with Special Reference to Immortality
by Hereward Carrington, John R. Meader
2020 · Read Books Ltd
First published in 1912, this vintage book deals with the subject of death, with a particular focus on spiritualism, a religious movement based on the belief that spirits of the deceased exist and are able to communicate with living people. Contents include: “The Scientific Aspect of Life and Death”, “The Signs of Death”, “Rigor Mortis”, “Trance, Catalepsy, Suspended Animation, etc.”, “Premature Burial”, “Cases”, “Burial, Cremation, Mummification, etc.”, “The Causes of Death”, “Sudden Death”, etc. Hereward Carrington (1880 – 1958) was a famous British-born American paranormal investigator and author. His focus was telepathy, and among his subjects were many of the most well-known cases of ostensibly psychic ability of the time. Carrington wrote over 100 books on related subjects during his life. Other notable works by thus author include: “The Physical Phenomena of Spiritualism” (1907), “The Coming Science” (1908), and “Eusapia Palladino and her Phenomena” (1909). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
John Edwin Johns' Florida During the Civil War is a comprehensive and insightful examination of Florida's unique role in the American Civil War. Often overshadowed by larger Southern states, Florida's contributions and challenges during the conflict were nonetheless significant, shaping both military strategy and the daily lives of its people. Johns explores the political, economic, and social landscape of Florida in the 1860s, detailing its secession, its strategic importance to the Confederacy, and the struggles of its citizens as war disrupted agriculture, trade, and governance. As a major supplier of beef, salt, and other critical resources to the Confederate war effort, Florida's sparsely populated yet vital territory played an outsized role in sustaining Southern forces. The book also examines military engagements within the state, including the Battle of Olustee, the largest Civil War battle fought in Florida, and Union efforts to control key coastal areas such as Jacksonville, Pensacola, and the St. Johns River. Additionally, Johns highlights the experiences of Florida's diverse population—enslaved people, Unionists, soldiers, and civilians—who endured hardship and upheaval as the war progressed. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Florida During the Civil War provides a nuanced understanding of how the conflict shaped the state's future. Essential reading for Civil War historians and Florida history enthusiasts alike, this book offers a fresh perspective on a lesser-known but crucial aspect of the war.