The Humbugs of the World · Character
Charles Talbot
A young man who was swindled by a humbug.
minor
Also known as Charlie Talbot
First appearance: xx
Charles Talbot shows up with force in Banner of Light — Messages from the dead — Spiritual civilities — Spirit "hollering" — Hans von Vleet, the female Dutchman — Mrs. Conant's "circles" — Paine's table-tipping humbug exposed.. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Spirit of a soldier from Chambersburg, PA, who communicates through Mrs.
Charles Talbot first appears in 0026 xx.
In Banner of Light — Messages from the dead — Spiritual civilities — Spirit "hollering" — Hans von Vleet, the female Dutchman — Mrs. Conant's "circles" — Paine's table-tipping humbug exposed.: Spirit of a soldier from Chambersburg, PA, who communicates through Mrs. Conant, calling another spirit 'Old Grisly'.
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See Charles Talbot in xx