{"product_id":"marvels-of-magnetism-and-methods-old-and-new-l-h-anderson-1899","title":"Marvels of Magnetism and Methods Old and New — L.H. 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H. Anderson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eMarvels of Magnetism and Methods Old and New\u003c\/em\u003e is a late 19th-century work exploring \u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"252\"\u003epersonal magnetism, mesmerism, and mental influence\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining older traditions of “animal magnetism” with emerging ideas about psychology and suggestion. L. H. Anderson presents magnetism as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"420\"\u003ereal, trainable force\u003c\/strong\u003e that affects both the individual and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eAt its core, the book teaches that \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"643\"\u003ehuman beings emit a form of influence—magnetic, mental, or energetic—that can be cultivated to increase presence, persuasion, and control\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3u0k8v\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eCore Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e1. Personal Magnetism as a Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eAnderson describes magnetism as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"765\"\u003einvisible influence\u003c\/strong\u003e radiating from the individual, affecting others’ perceptions, emotions, and responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e2. Mesmerism and Historical Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eThe book draws on earlier traditions associated with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFranz Mesmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, explaining “animal magnetism” as a transferable force that can be directed for various effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e3. Modern Methods of Suggestion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eAlongside older ideas, Anderson incorporates more contemporary concepts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003emental suggestion\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing the role of thought, intention, and focused attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e4. Development of Influence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eThe text outlines ways to strengthen personal magnetism, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w6cado\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eConfidence and certainty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x3cbsr\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eFocused will\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gbu2uy\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eControlled speech and demeanor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g79zpw\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eMental imagery and intention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e5. Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eMagnetism is presented as useful in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ypn5rs\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003ePersuasion and communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l46zmz\" data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eLeadership and authority\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hrdta9\" data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eHealing or calming others\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t4sqj4\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eSocial and professional success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e6. Self-Mastery as the Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eAs with many works of the time, the book stresses that \u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003etrue influence begins with self-control\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without inner discipline, magnetism is inconsistent or ineffective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tsvw7e\" data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eTone and Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eThe tone is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003econfident, instructive, and somewhat sensational\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the fascination with unseen forces during the period. It blends practical advice with language that borders on the mystical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1e7goqq\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eOverall Message\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eMarvels of Magnetism and Methods Old and New\u003c\/em\u003e teaches that \u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003einfluence is not accidental—it is a force that can be developed through mental discipline and awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2465\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn essence, the book’s message is:\u003cbr data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2465\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCultivate your inner power, and your presence alone becomes influential.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Odd Enough Books","offers":[{"title":"Physical Book","offer_id":52343414980890,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PDF","offer_id":52343415013658,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9048\/7322\/files\/IMG_4393.heic?v=1781202316","url":"https:\/\/oddenoughbooks.com\/products\/marvels-of-magnetism-and-methods-old-and-new-l-h-anderson-1899","provider":"Odd Enough Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}