The book ""Lewes Lavater: Of Ghosts and Spirits Walking By Night 1572"" by J. Dover Wilson is a historical account of the beliefs and superstitions surrounding ghosts and spirits in the 16th century. The book is centered around the works of Lewes Lavater, a Swiss theologian and demonologist who wrote extensively on the subject of ghosts and spirits. The book explores Lavater's theories on the nature of ghosts and spirits, as well as his beliefs on how they interact with the living. The author also delves into the societal and cultural factors that contributed to the widespread belief in ghosts and spirits during this time period. Throughout the book, Wilson provides detailed analysis of Lavater's writings, examining them in the context of the broader historical and cultural landscape of the 16th century. The book also includes translations of some of Lavater's original works, allowing readers to gain a firsthand understanding of his beliefs and theories. Overall, ""Lewes Lavater: Of Ghosts and Spirits Walking By Night 1572"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 16th century beliefs and superstitions surrounding ghosts and spirits, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the supernatural.1929. Contents: Introduction, the ghost scenes in Hamlet in the light of Elizabethan spiritualism; a note on the text; list of corrections; Of Ghostes and Spirites Walking by Nyght; Appendix, the Catholic position in the ghost controversy of the 16th century, with special reference to Pierre Le Loyers IIII Livres des Spectres (1586).This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.