William Thomas Stead Books

What ultimately happened to the 1,517 men, women, and children who, on the night of April 14, 1912, met a tragic end on the RMS Titanic? Following his own untimely death on the Titanic, British journalist William Thomas Stead returned from the spirit world to relate this extraordinary account through the automatic handwriting of medium Pardoe Woodman. In this modern presentation of Stead's classic work, author and medium Philip Burley presents additional material for the contemporary audience: * historical material and timelines, * illustrations, * and because of his very unique role as a spiritual medium able to communicate with entities in the spirit world, the testimony of his personal dealings with the spirit author, William T. Stead.

As the founding editor of The Review of Reviews, William Thomas Stead provides a unique perspective on the events and issues that dominated turn-of-the-century Britain. This collection of essays and articles offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of the era.

A satirical novel that skewers the excesses of the wealthy elite and imagines a future in which the poor rise up against their oppressors. With witty dialogue and a biting sense of humor, Stead's book is a classic of social commentary that remains relevant today.

This compelling work of historical investigation delves into the alleged involvement of the British politician Joseph Chamberlain in the Jameson Raid, a failed colonial coup in South Africa that took place in 1895-6. Using newly discovered letters, Stead examines the evidence for and against Chamberlain's complicity in the plot and offers a fascinating insight into the political machinations of the era.

A biography of William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army. The book follows Booth's life from his early days as a pawnshop apprentice to his rise as a prominent social reformer and religious leader.