Universal Magnetism - A Private Training Course in the Magnetic Control of Others by the Most Powerful of All Known Methods (2 Volume Set)

The Ralston Society, Meridian, CT. c1934 this edition 1937 as printed on the title pages. Hardcover. Revised Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Conditions: Good; toning to textblock edges and endpapers; dust soiling to textblock top; light soiling and chipping to board edges. No DJ. Green embossed boards and spine over grained buckram; green borders; tarnished lettering on spine and front board in red shadowboxes. Clean internals. Inner hinges are sound and not split. 654 pp in total (334 pp in Volume I; 320 pp in Volume II) 8vo. "Universal Magnetism; A Private Training Course in the Magnetic Control of Others" is a comprehensive study of the unseen forces that govern human interaction and personal influence. Authored by the prolific Edmund Shaftesbury, this work serves as an instructional guide for individuals seeking to harness their latent mental and physical energies to command respect and influence the behavior of those around them. Volume two of this course delves deeper into the practical application of magnetic principles, offering readers exercises and techniques designed to strengthen the human will and project a powerful presence. Exploring the intersection of psychology, biology, and mysticism, the book posits that every individual possesses a "magnetic" aura that can be cultivated through discipline and specific training. Shaftesbury provides a structured approach to mastering one's internal state, focusing on the mechanics of personal attraction and the subtle art of non-verbal persuasion. This work is a significant piece of early twentieth-century self-improvement literature, reflecting the era's fascination with the potential of the human mind to shape external reality.Whether viewed as a historical curiosity or a manual for self-mastery, "Universal Magnetism" offers a fascinating glimpse into the methodologies of mental control and social dominance that captivated the public imagination during the Ralstonism movement.…