America became a special source of attraction to people who were fleeing the aftereffects of the 30 Years War and the religious persecution that began to sweep through Europe in the period between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. And when people got here, very often they succeeded.
Mitch HorowitzI think spiritualism, mesmerism, the mental healing movement, provided some people with the most meaningful experiences of their lives.
Mitch Horowitz