The Human Atmosphere; or, The Aura Made Visible by the Aid of Chemical Screens

Can the human body be surrounded by an invisible atmosphere that reflects physical health? In The Human Atmosphere; or, The Aura Made Visible by the Aid of Chemical Screens, distinguished physician Dr. Walter J. Kilner presents one of the most fascinating and controversial scientific investigations of the early twentieth century. Rejecting superstition and approaching the subject through careful observation, clinical experience, and experimental research, Kilner explores whether the human aura can be observed through specially prepared chemical screens and whether its characteristics reveal meaningful information about the body’s condition.The book begins with a detailed study of the aura of healthy individuals, carefully documenting its appearance, dimensions, variations, and natural characteristics. Readers are then introduced to the concept of the Etheric Double, followed by an indepth examination of the inner and outer layers of the aura, offering a systematic framework for understanding the author’s observations. Kilner further investigates the importance of complementary colours, explaining how visual perception and specially prepared viewing screens contribute to the examination of these subtle phenomena.One of the most valuable sections of the book is its extensive collection of clinical case studies, where healthy subjects are compared with patients suffering from a variety of medical conditions. Detailed chapters examine auras in disease, changes associated with illness, complementary colour variations, and the distinctive characteristics observed during pregnancy. Supported by numerous illustrations, diagrams, comparative tables, and documented medical cases, the work demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to careful investigation rather than speculation.Blending medicine, physiology, optics, anatomy, psychology, bioenergetics, and the history of scientific inquiry, this illustrated classic remains an important historical document for readers interested in unconventional medical research and the evolution of scientific thought. Whether your interests lie in medical history, human energy studies, alternative medicine, consciousness research, or the philosophy of science, this remarkable volume offers a rare opportunity to explore one of the earliest systematic attempts to investigate the unseen dimensions of the human body through disciplined observation and scientific curiosity.