Cock Lane And Commonsense

""Cock Lane and Commonsense"" is a non-fiction book written by Andrew Lang. The book explores the history and controversy surrounding the Cock Lane ghost case, which took place in London in the 18th century. The story revolves around the haunting of a house on Cock Lane by the ghost of a deceased woman named Fanny Lynes. The book examines the various theories and explanations put forth to explain the haunting, including fraud, hysteria, and supernatural phenomena. Lang also delves into the social and cultural context of the time, including the rise of spiritualism and the role of women in society. The book is a fascinating exploration of a historical mystery and a thought-provoking examination of human beliefs and superstitions.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.