First published in 1895, &quot;The Astral Plane&quot; (also known as <i>&quot;The Astral Plane: Its Scenery, Inhabitants &amp; Phenomena&quot;</i>) by&nbsp;Charles Webster Leadbeater is a Theosophical Classic describing what the Astral Plane is, its advantages, its dangers, what types of spirits inhabit it, what it is like, and how to get there.<br />An engrossing document of the public fascination with the paranormal at the turn of the 20th century, &quot;The Astral Plane&quot; explains one aspect of theosophy, the metaphysical doctrine that seeks to find the unified truth buried in all of humanity&#39;s religions.&nbsp;<br />On this guided tour of one of the &quot;various planes of the universe,&quot; you&#39;ll meet black magicians, vampires, werewolves, elemental essences, fairies, and angels. You&#39;ll encounter phenomena including churchyard ghosts, mysterious bell ringing, clairvoyance, second sight, spirit photographs, slate writing, and levitation. And you&#39;ll learn why darkness is absolutely required at a seance.&nbsp;