Mesmer: writings

1766

How the fluid works

Franz Mesmer. On the Influence of the Planets on the Human Body

1766

Outtakes from Mesmer’s dissertation

Franz Mesmer. On the Influence of the Planets on the Human Body

1781

Mesmer derides use of physical props

Franz Mesmer. Précis Historique des faits relatifs au Magnetisme-Animal, jusqu én Avril 1781

1784

Description of the baquet

Franz Mesmer. Catechism on Animal Magnetism

1849

Histrionics around the baquet

Herbert Mayo. Letters on the truths contained in popular superstitions

1915

The essence of wonderment

N. Tourneur. A prince of medical charlatans