n among the particular subjects upon which he is treating. While not
a professional psychologist, Mr. Leland has given utterance to some of
the most valuable and practical psychological truths of the last fifty
years, his contributions to this branch of human thought is sure to be
recognized and appreciated in the near future. It is hoped that this
little book will carry some of his valuable precepts and ideas to many
who have never had the advantage and pleasure of his acquaintance up
to this time.

It is believed by the publisher that this popular edition of Mr.
Leland's valuable work upon the Use of the Will, issued at a nominal
price, will carry the author's teachings to the homes of many of those
whom Lincoln called the "plain people" of this American land, who need
it so much, but who would not have been able to have purchased it
in its original shape. This work has been well known in England,
but here, in America, the birthplace of the author, it has been
comparatively unheard of. It is to be hoped that this edition will
remedy this grievous fault.

April 11, 1907 THE PUBLISHER.

CONTENTS

Introduction . . . 13

Chapter I.--Attention and Interest . . . 19

Chapter II.--Self-Suggestion . . . 28

Chapter III.--Will-Development . . . 34

Chapter IV.--Forethought . . . 48

Chapter V.--Will and Character . . . 58

Chapter VI.--Suggestion and Instinct . . . 66

Chapter VII.--Memory Culture . . . 74

Chapter VIII.--The Constructive Faculties . . . 81

Chapter IX.--Fascination . . . 85

Chapter X.--The Subliminal Self . . . 100

Chapter XI.--Paracelsus . . . 109

Chapter XII.--Last Words . . . 116

THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.

During the past few years the most serious part of the author's study
and reflection has been devoted to the subjects discussed in this
book. These, briefly stated, are as follows: Firstly, that all mental
or cerebral faculties can by direct scientific treatment be influenced
to what would have once been regarded as miraculous action, and which
is even yet very little known or considered. Secondly, in development
of this theory, and as confirmed by much practical and personal
experience, that the Will can by very easy processes of training, or
by aid of Auto-Suggestion, be strengthened to any extent, and states
of mind soon induced, which can be made by practice habitual. Thus,
as a man can by means of opium produce sleep, so can h