Description
First Edition by Blanchard Fostgate M.D. Publiched in 1850 by G.P. Putnam, New York. Facsinating early reference! This volume contains an extensive essay on the nature of sleep, dreaming and other unconscious activities, such as sleepwalking. The author, Dr Blanchard Fosgate (1809-1887) was the physician at Auburn Prison. Listed as part of the Harry Houdini Collection held by the Library of Congress.