Apparitions-Tyrrell

Just a quick recount of Apparitions by G.N.M. Tyrrell (The Society for Psychical Research,1943). Is a more indepth look at some of the investigations by the British Society for Psychical Research. Many of the societies techniques have been adapted for modern research into the paranormal.

The deeper look into the Theory of Gurney and Theory of Myers might interest some people. It addresses the issue of influence by a "contaminating agent" how perceives the apparitions and dissiminates it into the surrounding populace.

The aspect of "agents of haunt dissimination" seems a possible point of concern into witness validation of hauntings. Maybe considering this a heresay factor to witnesses. Stories are compared and corraborated -- points adjusted or adopted -- and viola!! Identical or near identical recounts of an experience.

That's primarily what the research covered in this book does. It looks at the influences from a skeptical point of view. I encourage a review of it, I found it enlightening.