The Strange Case of William H. Mumler, Spirit Photographer

[...] the testimony of Mumler's customers and the press coverage often grow repetitious and preclude in-depth analysis of cultural implications, such as high infant mortality, seemingly impossible discoveries, and other cases involving Spiritualism. [...] the judge ruled that while Mumler might...

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Published in:Journalism History 2009, Vol.35 (2), p.113
Main Author: Kilmer, Paulette D
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Derrida, Jacques
Fraud
Morse, Samuel
Spirituality
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Summary:[...] the testimony of Mumler's customers and the press coverage often grow repetitious and preclude in-depth analysis of cultural implications, such as high infant mortality, seemingly impossible discoveries, and other cases involving Spiritualism. [...] the judge ruled that while Mumler might have committed some chicanery the prosecution had failed to prove him guilty of fraud.
ISSN:0094-7679
2641-2071