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Ph.D., Richard S. Broughton: PARAPSYCHOLOGY, New York Random House 1991
ISBN: 0-345-35638-1 As New Condition

This is the best piece of writing for the public on serious parapsychology to come along in many years. It is both well written and well time, providing hot-off-the-press coverage of themost recent developments in parapsychological research and thinking." <P> ROBERT L. MORRIS Koestler Chair of Parapsychology University of Edinborough In this impressively documented work, Dr. Richard S. Broughton, Director of Research at the world-renowned Institute of Parapscyhology, illuminates the history and evolution of parapsychology and directly addresses the raging controversy over its very existence as a science. At the heart of the book he brings together a broad range of recent parapsychological research, from the U.S., China, and the former Soviet Union, complete with full descriptions of the actual techniques and explanations of how researchers apply scientific methods to study the baffling experiences that qualify as psi phenomena. If claims for ESP, clairvoyance, mind-over-matter and other psychic phenomena are valid, ""the so-called laws of physics will have to be rewritten,'' maintains the author. His careful, low-key survey of modern parapsychology ranges from psychic dreams and apparitions to out-of-body experiences, reincarnation and investigations of ghosts and hauntings. Broughton, research director of the Institute for Parapsychology in North Carolina, presents an impressive array of documented evidence suggesting that psychic phenomena may be authentic. As a state-of-the-art snapshot of contemporary research, this report should appeal to the open-minded reader. Broughton contends that future research will demonstrate psi to be an unusual but practical human ability. (July) Library Journal Broughton, director of research at the Institute of Parapsychology in Durham, North Carolina, provides an accessible introduction to the science of parapsychology. Most readers will know something of psychic phenomena--basically extrasensory perception and psychokinesis, but also poltergeist activity, out-of-body experiences, and the like--even if their only knowledge is limited to the sensational aspects. Broughton describes in detail both real-life events and experiences, as well as laboratory experiments in the United States and abroad--some of which involve government researchers. Readers will come away with a sense of the serious research being done which indicates that parapsychology is a maturing science. The bibliography in the appendix is noteworthy. Recommended for all libraries as a basic, yet thorough introduction.-- John Moryl, Yeshiva Univ. Lib., New York Synopsis "This is the bst piece of writing for the public on serious parapsychology to come along in many years. It is both well written and well time, providing hot-off-the-press coverage of themost recent developments in parapsychological research and thinking." ROBERT L. MORRIS Koestler Chair of Parapsychology University of Edinborough In this impressively documented work, Dr. Richard S. Broughton, Director of Research at the world-renowned Institute of Parapscyhology, illuminates the history and evolution of parapsychology and directly addresses the raging controversy over its very existence as a science. At the heart of the book he brings together a broad range of recent parapsychological research, from the U.S., China, and the former Soviet Union, complete with full descriptions of the actual techniques and explanations of how researchers apply scientific methods to study the baffling experiences that qualify as psi phenomena. Selected by the Quality Paperback Book Club Publishers Weekly If claims for ESP, clairvoyance, mind-over-matter and other psychic phenomena are valid, ""the so-called laws of physics will have to be rewritten,'' maintains the author. His careful, low-key survey of modern parapsychology ranges from psychic dreams and apparitions to out-of-body experiences, reincarnation and investigations of ghosts and hauntings. Broughton, research director Hardcover 24 cm.

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Ph.D., Richard S. Broughton: PARAPSYCHOLOGY, Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A. Random House Publishing Group 1991
ISBN: 0-345-35638-1 Very good Condition

From the Publisher "This is the best piece of writing for the public on serious parapsychology to come along in many years. It is both well written and well time, providing hot-off-the-press coverage of themost recent developments in parapsychological research and thinking." ROBERT L. MORRIS Koestler Chair of Parapsychology University of Edinborough In this impressively documented work, Dr. Richard S. Broughton, Director of Research at the world-renowned Institute of Parapscyhology, illuminates the history and evolution of parapsychology and directly addresses the raging controversy over its very existence as a science. At the heart of the book he brings together a broad range of recent parapsychological research, from the U.S., China, and the former Soviet Union, complete with full descriptions of the actual techniques and explanations of how researchers apply scientific methods to study the baffling experiences that qualify as psi phenomena. Selected by the Quality Paperback Book Club Publishers Weekly If claims for ESP, clairvoyance, mind-over-matter and other psychic phenomena are valid, ""the so-called laws of physics will have to be rewritten,'' maintains the author. His careful, low-key survey of modern parapsychology ranges from psychic dreams and apparitions to out-of-body experiences, reincarnation and investigations of ghosts and hauntings. Broughton, research director of the Institute for Parapsychology in North Carolina, presents an impressive array of documented evidence suggesting that psychic phenomena may be authentic. As a state-of-the-art snapshot of contemporary research, this report should appeal to the open-minded reader. Broughton contends that future research will demonstrate psi to be an unusual but practical human ability. (July) Library Journal Broughton, director of research at the Institute of Parapsychology in Durham, North Carolina, provides an accessible introduction to the science of parapsychology. Most readers will know something of psychic phenomena--basically extrasensory perception and psychokinesis, but also poltergeist activity, out-of-body experiences, and the like--even if their only knowledge is limited to the sensational aspects. Broughton describes in detail both real-life events and experiences, as well as laboratory experiments in the United States and abroad--some of which involve government researchers. Readers will come away with a sense of the serious research being done which indicates that parapsychology is a maturing science. The bibliography in the appendix is noteworthy. Recommended for all libraries as a basic, yet thorough introduction.-- John Moryl, Yeshiva Univ. Lib., New York Synopsis "This is the bst piece of writing for the public on serious parapsychology to come along in many years. It is both well written and well time, providing hot-off-the-press coverage of themost recent developments in parapsychological research and thinking." ROBERT L. MORRIS Koestler Chair of Parapsychology University of Edinborough In this impressively documented work, Dr. Richard S. Broughton, Director of Research at the world-renowned Institute of Parapscyhology, illuminates the history and evolution of parapsychology and directly addresses the raging controversy over its very existence as a science. At the heart of the book he brings together a broad range of recent parapsychological research, from the U.S., China, and the former Soviet Union, complete with full descriptions of the actual techniques and explanations of how researchers apply scientific methods to study the baffling experiences that qualify as psi phenomena. Selected by the Quality Paperback Book Club Publishers Weekly If claims for ESP, clairvoyance, mind-over-matter and other psychic phenomena are valid, ""the so-called laws of physics will have to be rewritten,'' maintains the author. His careful, low-key survey of modern parapsychology ranges from psychic dreams and apparitions to out-of-body experiences, reincarnation and investigations of ghosts and hauntings. Broughton, research director of the In Hardcover

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FINLAYSON, J after F. COTES: Maria Lady Broughton,

Published by Finlayson, Orange Street, Leicester Fields, May 29, 1772. Mezzotint. State ii/ii, with the engraved inscription, the artist' names and publication line re-engraved in closed thick & thin letters and the title in closed thick & thin letters, slightly strengthened to right. In excellent condition with the exception of some light soiling in the margins. Image size: 17 11/16 x 13 13/16 inches. 19 3/4 x 14 inches. 20 3/4 x15 1/4 inches. A lovely impression of this charming portrait of Lady Broughton painted as the classical ideal. In this captivating image by the accomplished engraver Finlayson, Lady Broughton is shown in antique dress. Her figure is draped in loose silky fabric which is adorned with a large ornamental pearl hanging from her right shoulder, and her long tresses are partly covered by a scarf. Antique dress was often used in eighteenth century portraits of women to convey a classical theme, which would remind the viewer of Renaissance paintings. Finlayson's image of Lady Broughton is a wonderful example of the classical tradition in English portraiture, the antique costume and pose of the sitter is used to remind the viewer of the concept of ideal beauty expounded though centuries of art. The inclusion of an antique theme immediately compares Lady Broughton with images of goddesses from classical art, here Lady Broughton is transformed into the classical ideal, she has become the image of Venus or the face of Persephone. Chaloner Smith, British Mezzotinto Portraits 2,ii/ii; O'Donoghue, Catalogue of Engraved British Portraits... in the British Museum 1; Lennox-Boyd & Stogdon, state ii/ii

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BROUGHTON, William Robert. Charting the Northeast coasts of Asia Voyage de decouvertes dans la partie Septentrionale de l'Ocean Pacifique, fait par le capitaine W.R. Broughton, commandant la corvette de S.M.B. la Providence et sa conserve, pendant les annees 1795, 1796, 1797 et 1798; dans lequel il a parcouru et visite la cote d'Asie, depuis le 35° degre nord, jusqu'au 52°; l'ile d'Insu, ordinairement appelee Jesso; les cotes Nord, Est et Sud du Japon; les iles de Likeujo et autres iles voisines, ainsi que la cote de Coree. Traduit par ordre de S.E. le Ministre de la Marine et des Colonies, par J.B.B. E(yries). Paris, Dentu, 1807.
First edition of the French translation of the account of an important English expedition, of great interest for the Americas as well as for North-East Asia and Japan, first published at London in 1804 under the title <I>A Voyage of discovery to the North Pacific</I> ..., reprinted in Amsterdam in 1967 in the series Bibliotheca Australiana, 13. A German translation appeared in 1805. The British naval officer William Robert Broughton (1763-1821) sailed from England in February 1795 in the 'Providence', captain Bligh's old ship, to Rio de Janeiro with the intention to reunite with Vancouver in the Pacific. From Rio Broughton preceded to Australia, Tahiti and the Hawaiian Islands. Then he sailed up the North-West coast of America, to Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island (March 1796), hoping to meet up with George Vancouver. For England this was one of the most important voyages to the northwest coast of America, the results of which established the British claims to the Oregon territory. But the continuation of the expedition was of even more importance. Having missed Vancouver, Broughton sailed back down to Monterey on the coast of California and further across the Pacific to Japan where, for four years, he carefully charted the northeast coasts of Asia to the north and east of Korea, and of the Japanese islands. Crossing the entrance to the Yellow Sea he surveyed the harbour of Chusan, and eventually arrived back in England in February 1799. The maps and plates in the present work show the important results of this voyage.
Very good copy.
Sabin 8424; Howgego B-167 (no French ed. mentioned); <I>Alt Japan Kat</I>. 259; Wagner, <I>Cartography</I>, pp. 236 and 243; <I>Paul Markham Kahn Collection</I> (State-Archives of Hawaii) 3, 54; cf. Judd 28 (English ed.); Kahn III, 54; Forbes, <I>Hawaian National Bibliography</I> I, 382; Kroepelien 135.

2 vols. 8vo. Contemporary half calf, spine gilt with red title labels, lettered in gold. With large folding engraved map of the North-East coast of Asia and Japan and the Japanese islands, folding engraved map of the islands Likeujo and Madjicosemah, plans of the harbours of Chosan in Corea, of Napachan on Likeujo and Endermo on Jesso on large folding engraved plate, views of coastlines and harbours of the same region on 3 folding plates, and full-page engraved plate showing the costumes of Volcan's Bay (6), XXXII, 243, (3); (4), 341, (1) pp.

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