From its founding in 1843 until its final issue in 1856, The Zoist provided a unique forum for the study of mesmerism and its effects on the mind and body. With articles ranging from case studies to philosophical treatises, this journal remains a fascinating window into the intellectual world of the mid-19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.