True Relation of the Apparition of One Mrs. Veal

Daniel Defoe

Description

English writer Daniel Defoe was an important early figure in the development of the novel, and his works Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders are key examples of his influence. This short piece, originally published as an anonymous pamphlet, recounts a reportedly true encounter with the spirit realm.

Informations

• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 mai 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781776587339
• Langue: English

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A TRUE RELATION OF THE APPARITION OF ONE MRS. VEAL
THE NEXT DAY AFTER HER DEATH, TO ONE MRS. BARGRAVE, AT CANTERBURY, THE 8TH OF SEPTEMBER, 1705; WHICH APPARITION RECOMMENDS THE PERUSAL OF DRELINCOURT'S BOOK OF CONSOLATIONS AGAINST THE FEARS OF DEATH
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DANIEL DEFOE
 
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A True Relation of the Apparition of One Mrs. Veal The Next Day After Her Death, to One Mrs. Bargrave, at Canterbury, the 8th of September, 1705; Which Apparition Recommends the Perusal of Drelincourt's Book of Consolations Against the Fears of Death First published in 1706 Epub ISBN 978-1-77658-733-9 Also available: PDF ISBN 978-1-77658-734-6 © 2014 The Floating Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. While every effort has been used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in The Floating Press edition of this book, The Floating Press does not assume liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in this book. The Floating Press does not accept responsibility for loss suffered as a result of reliance upon the accuracy or currency of information contained in this book. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Many suitcases look alike. Visit www.thefloatingpress.com
Contents
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The Preface A Relationof theApparition of Mrs. Veal To the Reader
The Preface
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This relation is matter of fact, and attended with such circumstances,as may induce any reasonable man to believe it. It was sent by agentleman, a justice of peace, at Maidstone, in Kent, and a veryintelligent person, to his friend in London, as it is here worded;which discourse is attested by a very sober and understandinggentlewoman, a kinswoman of the said gentleman's, who lives inCanterbury, within a few doors of the house in which the within-namedMrs. Bargrave lives; who believes his kinswoman to be of so discerninga spirit, as not to be put upon by any fallacy; and who positivelyassured him that the whole matter, as it is related and laid down, isreally true; and what she herself had in the same words, as near asmay be, from Mrs.