Gone West: Three Narratives of After-Death Experiences

The book is a collection of three accounts of after-death experiences each of which is presented as a true story. Ward was a well-known writer and researcher in the field of spiritualism and Gone West reflects his interest in exploring the idea of life after death. The three narratives in the book are based on the experiences of three different individuals who claimed to have communicated with loved ones who had passed away. The first narrative is the story of a woman named Mrs. Willett who communicates with her son after he dies in World War I. The second narrative is the story of a man named W.T. Stead a journalist who died in the sinking of the Titanic and communicates with his friend through automatic writing. The third narrative is the story of a woman named Miss B. who communicates with her deceased father through a medium. Gone West is significant for its detailed descriptions of after-death communication and its impact on the individuals who experienced it. It also reflects the growing interest in spiritualism and the belief in life after death that was prevalent during the early 20th century. Although the book is now almost a century old it remains a popular and influential work in the field of psychical research and the study of after-death experiences.