J H BrownLittle is known about J. H. Brown, the Victorian author of Spectropia; or, Surprising Spectral Illusions (1865). His name appears almost exclusively in connection with this curious work. In the book's original introduction, Brown makes clear his intet: not only to amuse readers with ghostly apparitions conjured by the eye, but also to counter the rise of spiritualism by demonstrating how easily the senses can be deceived.Though details of his life remain obscure, Brown's legacy survives in this singular volume, a playful yet rational exploration of the Victorian fascination with ghosts. Read More Read Less