Picture 1 of 12
Gallery
Picture 1 of 12
Have one to sell?
Cassadaga Ed by Gurthrie, Lusas & Monroe, 1st,1st, HC, DJ, BRAND NEW, ILLUSTRATE
US $24.95
ApproximatelyRM 105.52
or Best Offer
Condition:
Brand New
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
US $6.22 (approx RM 26.31) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 10 Sep and Mon, 15 Sep to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:224535005537
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Inscribed
- No
- Features
- 1st printing, 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
- Vintage
- No
- Personalized
- No
- Spiritual
- New Age
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Literary Movement
- Modernism
- Era
- 2000s
- ISBN
- 9780813017433
- EAN
- 9780813017433
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University Press of Florida
ISBN-10
0813017432
ISBN-13
9780813017433
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1590137
Product Key Features
Book Title
Cassadaga : the South's Oldest Spiritualist Community
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Mysticism, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Spiritualism, History
Publication Year
2000
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion, History
Book Series
Florida History and Culture Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
26.1 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-038727
Synopsis
The story of a small Florida community that has drawn spiritual seekers for over 125 years Callingitself a "metaphysical mecca," the small town of Cassadaga, betweenOrlando and Daytona Beach in central Florida, was established more than125 years ago on the principle of continuous life, the idea that spiritsof the dead commune with the living. Though the founders of Cassadagahave passed on to the "spirit plane," the quaint Victorian town remainsthe oldest continuously active Spiritualist center in the South and wasadded to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. While thecommunity has often been sensationalized and misrepresented, this is thefirst serious work to examine its history, people, culturalenvironment, and religious system. After presenting an overview ofnineteenth-century religion, the book explores the town's early years,distinctive architecture, ritual life, core beliefs, healing work, andview of the future. It also probes the extent to which Cassadaga hasassimilated New Age beliefs and reflects larger trends in contemporaryAmerican religious culture. The study includes a group biographybased on interviews with four residents, plus a chapter on the colorfullife of Eloise Page, a practicing medium in Cassadaga for more than 40years. In addition, it features 47 photographs that guide readersthrough the town and portray residents engaged in various sacred andeveryday activities., The story of a small Florida community that has drawn spiritual seekers for over 125 years Calling itself a "metaphysical mecca," the small town of Cassadaga, between Orlando and Daytona Beach in central Florida, was established more than 125 years ago on the principle of continuous life, the idea that spirits of the dead commune with the living. Though the founders of Cassadaga have passed on to the "spirit plane," the quaint Victorian town remains the oldest continuously active Spiritualist center in the South and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. While the community has often been sensationalized and misrepresented, this is the first serious work to examine its history, people, cultural environment, and religious system. After presenting an overview of nineteenth-century religion, the book explores the town's early years, distinctive architecture, ritual life, core beliefs, healing work, and view of the future. It also probes the extent to which Cassadaga has assimilated New Age beliefs and reflects larger trends in contemporary American religious culture. The study includes a group biography based on interviews with four residents, plus a chapter on the colorful life of Eloise Page, a practicing medium in Cassadaga for more than 40 years. In addition, it features 47 photographs that guide readers through the town and portray residents engaged in various sacred and everyday activities., This book tells the story of the south's oldest spirtualist community,Cassadaga, founded in central Florida over 125 years ago on theprinciple of continuous life, the idea that spirits of the dead communewith the living., Calling itself a "metaphysical mecca," the small town of Cassadaga, between Orlando and Daytona Beach in central Florida, was established more than a century ago on the principle of continuous life, the idea that spirits of the dead commune with the living. Though the founders of Cassadaga have passed on to the "spirit plane," the quaint Victorian town remains the oldest continuously active Spiritualist center in the South and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. While the community has often been sensationalized and misrepresented, this is the first serious work to examine its history, people, cultural environment, and religious system.
LC Classification Number
BF1242.U6C375 2000
Item description from the seller
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (367)
- eBay automated feedback- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthOrder completed successfully—tracked and on time
- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBless you. This is great. Super fast shipping. Amazing packing.
- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller! Purchased for a friend! Very pleased with book! Great value, as described and in excellent condition! A++++
This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller.
More to explore :
- 1st Edition Sports Illustrated Magazines,
- 1st Edition News Magazines,
- 1st Edition Sports Illustrated Sports Magazines,
- 1st Edition Life News Magazines,
- 1st Edition Sports Illustrated Magazines in English,
- 1st Edition News Magazines in English,
- 1st Edition Illustrated Antiquarian & Collectible Books in Japanese,
- 1st Edition Classics Illustrated Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- 1st Edition Illustrated Antiquarian & Collectible Books in Greek,
- 1st Edition Illustrated Antiquarian & Collectible Books in Armenian
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (367)
- eBay automated feedback- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthOrder completed successfully—tracked and on time
- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBless you. This is great. Super fast shipping. Amazing packing.
- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller! Purchased for a friend! Very pleased with book! Great value, as described and in excellent condition! A++++