The Wanderings of a Spiritualist is Arthur Conan Doyle's personal travelogue and spiritual odyssey, chronicling his 1920 tour of Australia and New Zealand to promote spiritualism. Written with the narrative flair of an adventure, it details Doyle's encounters with mediums, psychic phenomena, and séances as he fiercely advocates for the reality of an unseen world. Doyle's scientific mind and open heart guide readers through dramatic accounts of spirit communication and mystical experiences that convinced him of life after death. Part memoir and part manifesto, the book captures Doyle's earnest quest for deeper truths beyond the physical realm, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century spiritualist fervor.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish author, physician, and spiritualist best known for creating the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, where his storytelling talent began to emerge alongside his scientific education. Though initially practicing as a doctor, Doyle turned to writing to support himself, eventually achieving worldwide fame with the publication of A Study in Scarlet in 1887. Beyond detective fiction, he explored historical novels, science fiction, and supernatural themes, notably in the Professor Challenger series. A passionate advocate for justice, he was involved in several real-life legal investigations. In his later years, Doyle became deeply involved in spiritualism, dedicating much of his time and writings to life after death. His legacy endures as one of the most influential figures in literary history.