Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Maillet, Benoît de,1656-1738.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Nouveau système du monde, 1715-1724
	Dates:	1715-1724
	Abstract:	This three volume set is one of eight known manuscripts of Benoit De Maillet's Nouveau System du Monde. Although it is listed as being an extract, that designation only applies to the first eighty-two pages. The remaining three volumes are a complete version of the work, which may differ significantly from the printed version. This set came from Benjamin Franklin's private library. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.113.M28e
	Extent:	3 volume(s)
	Topics:	Beyond Early America \| Natural history \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays
	Subjects:	Earth sciences. \| Formations (Geology) \| Marine biology. \| Oceanography.

2	Author:	Bruno, M. de	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Essai metaphysique, physique et phisiologistique relativement à la découverte de M. Mesmer, 1786
	Dates:	1786
	Abstract:	This is a handwritten essay on Franz Mesmer and his claims to have healing and other metaphysical powers. Mesmer is today thought of as an early user of hypnosis. Throughout the 1770s and 1780s, he captivated French society. Marie Antoinette was particularly interested in his abilities. Finally, King Louis convened a scientific body in 1784 to examine the claims of Mesmer and his disciples. Benjamin Franklin, still in France as an American envoy, headed the committee, which debunked Mesmerism. The report can be found in the Papers of Benjamin Franklin and in the Diary of Benjamin Franklin Bache, both of which are at the APS. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.134.B83
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Beyond Early America \| Medicine \| Natural history \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays
	Subjects:	Animal magnetism. \| Hypnotism. \| Mesmerism.

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