A companion to his first book, The Spirits' Guide, The Book on Mediums
explains how to apply Allan Kardec's principles of his practical science
of spiritism in order to become a medium. His aim is to teach interested
readers, those who believe in the existence of the spirit world, and
people with a strong desire to communicate with the dead how to
cultivate their sensitivity to the paranormal. It is a serious
undertaking, and Kardec warns his reader to approach the subject with a
scholarly mind and pure intentions. For those who are willing, there is
a whole new world just waiting to be experienced. French scholar
HIPPOLYTE LEON DENIZARD RIVAIL (1804-1869), aka Allan Kardec, was a
longtime teacher of mathematics, astronomy, and other scientific
disciplines before turning to the paranormal. He founded the Parisian
Society of Psychologic Studies, and founded and edited the monthly
magazine La Revue Spirite, Journal of Psychologic Studies. He is also
the author of The Gospel as Explained by Spirits (1864).