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American Spirits: The Famous Fox Sisters and the Mysterious Fad That Haunted a Nation

Barb Rosenstock

This nonfiction account traces Maggie, Kate, and Leah Fox, sisters whose alleged communications with a spirit began after unexplained rapping in their Hydesville, New York, home in 1848. The messages were said to come from a murdered traveling peddler. As public attention grew, the sisters held séances in cities for wealthy clients seeking contact with dead relatives, helping spur the Modern Spiritualist movement.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
History · Religion And Spirituality · Women And Girls
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Published
April 15, 2025
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9781635928051
Language
English
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