Neurypnology James Braid -

James Braid’s seminal work, Neurypnology; or, the Rationale of Nervous Sleep (1843), is considered the foundational text of modern hypnotism. In it, Braid moved the field away from the mystical "animal magnetism" of Franz Mesmer toward a physiological and scientific understanding of trance as a state of "nervous sleep". Core Principles of Neurypnology

The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology provides a complete digital copy of the 1899 edition, which includes Waite's extensive biographical introduction.

For a deeper look at Braid's medical career and his "crucial experiment," see the academic overview on ResearchGate . NEURYPNOLOGY James Braid

Braid coined the terms "hypnotism" and "hypnosis" in this book, though he later preferred "monoideism" when he realized the state was not actually sleep.

Experts and historical archivists highlight Braid's unique contribution to the transition from occultism to medicine: For a deeper look at Braid's medical career

You can find the full original text or detailed historical summaries through these sources:

James Braid | Health and Medicine | Research Starters - EBSCO James Braid’s seminal work

A concise look at Braid’s legacy as the "Father of Hypnosis" is available on Britannica .