""Mesmerism and the New Witchcraft"" is a book written by Ernest Hart that explores the phenomenon of mesmerism and its connection to witchcraft. The author delves into the history of mesmerism, tracing its roots back to the work of Franz Anton Mesmer in the 18th century. He also examines the ways in which mesmerism was used in the practice of witchcraft, particularly during the Salem witch trials in the late 17th century.Hart explores the various...