Practical Occultism

This book is a concise handbook on the practical application of occult ideas, emphasizing discipline, concentration, and the ethical preparation required for serious occult work. It reflects the late-19th-century interest in making esoteric practice appear methodical and accessible, and readers will find guidance on training the mind and approaching spiritual development.

J. J. Morse (James J. Morse, 1848–1889) was an English Spiritualist medium, lecturer, and writer. He contributed to nineteenth-century Spiritualist literature through lectures and publications that defended mediumship, communication with the dead, and the broader claims of the Spiritualist movement.