The Friendly Daemon, or the Generous Apparition: Being a True Narrative of a Miraculous Cure, Newly Perform'd Upon That Famous Deaf and Dumb Gentleman, Dr. Duncan Campbel, by a Familiar Spirit That Appear'd to Him in a White Surplice, Like a Cathedral Singing Boy
1727
The Friendly Daemon, or the Generous Apparition, published in 1727 by Daniel Defoe, is a narrative non-fiction account detailing the miraculous cure of Dr. Duncan Campbel, a renowned deaf and dumb gentleman. The story recounts how a familiar spirit, appearing as a boy in a white surplice, provided Campbel with a secret remedy that led to his recovery from a debilitating illness. This work explores themes of supernatural intervention, the relationship between faith and healing, and the complexities of physical and spiritual health.
