Crystal Gazing: A Study in the History, Distribution, Theory and Practice of Scrying 1924 by Theodore Besterman (Troy Books) Dust Jacketed Hardback Many ghosts appear or behave

Many ghosts appear or behave in a way that seems less naturalistic than symbolic and this is certainly true of the image of the Black Dog

Gold foil blocking and Blind Deboss details on the cover and back-cover

alchemy and physical experiments

As a primary source

This is partially due to media hype and partially due to lazy scholarship

Crystal Gazing: A Study in the History, Distribution, Theory and Practice of Scrying 1924 by Theodore Besterman (Troy Books) Dust Jacketed Hardback Many ghosts appear or behaveTheodore Besterman. Crystal Gazing: A Study in the History, Distribution, Theory and Practice of Scrying 1924. London: Troy Books, 2025. Dust jacketed hardback edition. 180 pages. Conditon: New Description from the publisher: Discover the timeless allure of Crystal Gazing, an ancient practice woven into the fabric of cultures across history and geography. From the reflective depths of water to the enigmatic shimmer of crystal balls, this book delves