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Wednesday, September 12, 2007. On one thing I was resolved; I would at least be better informed on the subject of hallucinations and apparitions, and not be taken unawares as I had been. To this end I decided to confer with my friend, Professor Chickering, a quiet, thoughtful man, of varied accomplishments, and thoroughly read upon a great number of topics, especially in the literature of the marvelous. Do any of the subjects of.
Saturday, September 15, 2007. Standing in a library of antiquated works, one sense the shadows of a cemetery. Each volume adds to the oppression, each old tome casts the influence of its spirit over the beholder, for have not these old books spirits? I sit in such a weird library and meditate. The shades of grim authors whisper in my ear, skeleton forms oppose my own, and phantoms possess the gloomy alcoves of the library I am building.
Saturday, September 15, 2007. Who or what I am as a participant in this work is of small importance. I mention my history only for the sake of frankness and fairness. I have nothing to gain by issuing the volume. Neither do I court praise nor shun censure. My purpose is to tell the truth.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007. My companion did not attempt to watch over my motions or in any way to interfere with my freedom. I ask you, however, now to swear that, as you have promised, you will not seek your wife and children.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007. I gazed into the cavity that yawned beneath me, and imagined its possible but to me invisible secrets, enraptured with the thought of searching into them. Who would not feel elated at the prospect of an exploration, such as I foresaw might be pursued in my immediate future? I remember to .
Wednesday, September 12, 2007. We now stand beneath the crevice which you were told by your former guide would admit the last ray of sunlight on your path. I also say to you, this struggling ray of sunlight is to be your last for years. No; and you do not comprehend how ordinary air supp.