Sleep-Walking and Hypnotism

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1884. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... conclusion. It is scarcely necessary to do more than point out to the reader the parallelism in many particulars between the phenomena of spontaneous somnambulism and those witnessed in hypnotism. As these phenomena are arranged under the same heads, the reader can make the comparison for himself. There is an obvious reason why the details are more complete in the description of the latter than the former, seeing that it is possible to prolong the induced condition, and carefully observe the reactions to various stimuli. Many of the most marked cases of natural somnambulism have occurred before it had become usual to note accurately and scientifically the state of the several senses, reflexes, etc. In future, the sleepwalker will be much more carefully tested, and there will be a clearer appreciation of the special points upon which it is needful to obtain definite information.1 1 An excellent illustration of a good report of a case of Trance will be found in the Lancet, Dec, 1883, and Jan. 5 and 12, 1884, "Lethargic Stupor or Trance extending continuously over more than thirty-three weeks," by Professor Gairdner, of Glasgow. Pardon Stmt, Printers, Paternotter Row, and Wine Office Court, London. I. insanity in ancient and modern life, with chapters on its prevention. 2nd Edition, 2mo., 6s. macmillan & Co. press notices. "A work like this, embodying the matured conclusions of tho...