A History Of Ghosts Spirits And The Supernatural
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A History Of Ghosts Spirits And The Supernatural
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2024-08-01
A History Of Ghosts Spirits And The Supernatural written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales, and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America. The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature. In this ghostly novel, you will find: Recounts of infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters. Feature profiles for other ghostly or undead beings such as vampires and werewolves. There are numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures all over the world. A serious but reader-friendly overview of a fascinating and controversial subject that explores the supernatural across the world and throughout history. The most holistic illustrated history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a sceptic.
A History Of Ghosts Spirits And Other Supernatural Phenomena
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-08-20
A History Of Ghosts Spirits And Other Supernatural Phenomena written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-20 with categories.
Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural throughout time and around the world in this stunningly illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and Other Supernatural Phenomena explores stories from around the world, from the Japanese onryo ("vengeful spirit") to the Irish banshee, and the dybbuk of Jewish folklore to La Llorona ("the weeping woman") of Latin America. The perfect introduction to the subject, this fascinating volume charts the various ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature, and recounts infamous real-life tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters. Features profile other ghostly or "undead" beings such as succubi and incubi, vampires, and werewolves, as well as exploring the numerous reasons that ghost stories or tales of the uncanny have a place in cultures all over the world. Entries also explore scientific theories around ghosts and hauntings, such as stone-tape theory (the idea that spirits can leave a sound impression on audio tape) or Kirlian photography (images of electrical discharges at the point of death). The most comprehensive illustrated history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and Other Supernatural Phenomena will shock and delight you in equal measure--whether you are a believer or a skeptic.
A History Of Ghosts
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Author : Peter H. Aykroyd
language : en
Publisher: Rodale Books
Release Date : 2009-09-29
A History Of Ghosts written by Peter H. Aykroyd and has been published by Rodale Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-29 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Peter Aykroyd spent his childhood watching his family's parlor séances through the crack of a basement door. Here, for the first time, Aykroyd tells the strange and delightful story that inspired his son, Dan, to make the mega-hit, Ghostbusters. Part history, part family legend, A History of Ghosts starts in 1848 in upstate New York, where the spiritualist craze first began. Aykroyd introduces the reader to notable mediums while telling the story of the development of spiritualism, interweaving a personal history marked by a fascination with ghosts and spirits with the larger narrative about the role the paranormal has played in our culture. Such legendary figures as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini appear and vanish. Everyone loves a good ghost story. Successful TV shows such as Medium and Ghost Hunters are proof that our national obsession with ghosts is here to stay. Millions of Americans believe in the paranormal—and even skeptics have heard a bump in the night and suspected it might be something supernatural.
Family Spirit
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Author : Leitreanna Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-09-28
Family Spirit written by Leitreanna Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-28 with categories.
My family is a group of paranormal investigators. Each one of us grew up in a different era and has helped make the next generation of investigators better by digging deeper and deeper into our family's spiritual gifts of mediumship. The cases in this book are real and extremely personal to my family as they shaped who we are as individuals and as a family. I hope they touch your heart as much as they have touched ours. "Unlike many titillating true ghost story collections, this one stands out as being very personal and close to the heart. Brown's compassion for the dead is side by side with her curiosity to learn the backstories of the deceased." -J. Elliott, Author, Ghost Lite "From her earliest memories of the jovial 'man in blue' to the sad and frightening tale of the woman in white, Leitreanna Brown has lived the words she writes. One has the overwhelming feeling that somewhere, perhaps just at the edge of town, the denizens of other realms hold sway and the only truth that can be found is in the dances of shadows." -Jack Cary, Author, Paranormal Planet "A wonderful text of how a shaman is chosen and the transformation of Leitreanna into the spirits leader she is today." -Willie Gibson, Shaman
Ghosts And Other Spirits Of The Dead
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Author : Ruth Owen
language : en
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Release Date : 2013-01-01
Ghosts And Other Spirits Of The Dead written by Ruth Owen and has been published by Bearport Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Looks at cases of famous ghosts and hauntings, including the USS Hornet, the Enfield Poltergeist, and the Brown Lady.
Ghosts
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Author : Lisa Morton
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2015-09-15
Ghosts written by Lisa Morton and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-15 with History categories.
From that cheerful puff of smoke known as Casper to the hunkiest potter living or dead, Sam Wheat, there is probably no more iconic entity in supernatural history than the ghost. And these are just recent examples. From the earliest writings such as the Epic of Gilgamesh to today’s ghost-hunting reality TV shows, ghosts have chilled the air of nearly every era and every culture in human history. In this book, Lisa Morton uses her scholarly prowess—more powerful than any proton pack—to wrangle together history’s most enduring ghosts into an entertaining and comprehensive look at what otherwise seems to always evade our eyes. Tracing the ghost’s constantly shifting contours, Morton asks the most direct question—What exactly is a ghost?—and examines related entities such as poltergeists, wraiths, and revenants. She asks how a ghost is related to a soul, and she outlines all the different kinds of ghosts there are. To do so, she visits the spirits of the classical world, including the five-part Egyptian soul and the first haunted-house, conceived in the Roman playwright Plautus’s comedy, Mostellaria. She confronts us with the frightening phantoms of the Middle Ages—who could incinerate priests and devour children—and reminds us of the nineteenth-century rise of Spiritualism, a religion essentially devoted to ghosts. She visits with the Indian bhuta and goes to the Hungry Ghost Festival in China, and of course she spends time in Mexico, where ghosts have a particularly strong grip on belief and culture. Along the way she gathers the ectoplasmic residues seeping from books and film reels, from the Gothic novel The Castle of Otranto to the 2007 blockbuster Paranormal Activity, from the stories of Ann Radcliffe to those of Stephen King. Wide-ranging, informative, and slicked with over fifty unearthly images, Ghosts is an entertaining read of a cultural phenomenon that will delight anyone, whether they believe in ghosts or not.
Chasing Ghosts
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Author : Marc Hartzman
language : en
Publisher: Quirk Books
Release Date : 2021-09-28
Chasing Ghosts written by Marc Hartzman and has been published by Quirk Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-28 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
“A fantastic book.”—Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America—from haunted sites and famous ghosts to the paranormal investigations of The Conjuring’s real-life Ed and Lorraine Warren. Ghosts are everywhere—whether you believe in them or not. Every town has its local legends, and countless books, movies, and TV shows are haunted by their presence. But our obsession with ghosts runs deeper than we know—and is embedded in the very fabric of American history. Writer and historian Marc Hartzman dons the mantle of tour guide, taking readers on a fascinating journey through supernatural history, including: • The Fox Sisters and the rise of Spiritualism • The supernatural obsessions of famous figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle • Haunted Sites: Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia; LaLaurie House in New Orleans • Famous Ghosts: Bell Witch of Tennessee; Greenbrier Ghost of West Virginia • Paranormal Investigators: Ed and Lorraine Warren Deeply researched and highly entertaining, with archival images and black and white illustrations, Chasing Ghosts will satisfy believers and skeptics alike. “If you care about ghosts . . . this is the guide you've been waiting for.” —Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of The Final Girl Support Group
The Ghost World
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Author : T. F. Thiselton-Dyer
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-12-03
The Ghost World written by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-03 with Fiction categories.
Explore the ethereal realm of spirits and phantoms in "The Ghost World" by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer. This classic work delves deep into the psychology of ghosts, offering readers a comprehensive look at supernatural beliefs and tales from various cultures. A must-read for those intrigued by the mysteries of the afterlife and the unknown.
A Natural History Of Ghosts
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Author : Roger Clarke
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2012-11-01
A Natural History Of Ghosts written by Roger Clarke and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
A natural history of the supernatural from Roger Clarke, lifelong investigator into England's creepiest real-life ghost stories 'Is there anybody out there?' No matter how rationally we order our lives, few of us are completely immune to the suggestion of the uncanny and the fear of the dark. The subject of whether ghosts exist has fascinated some of the finest minds in history and it remains a subject of overwhelming interest today. This is the first comprehensive, authoritative and readable history of the evolution of the ghost in the west, examining as every good natural history should, the behaviour of the subject in its preferred environment: the stories we tell each other. What explains sightings of ghosts? Why do they fascinate us? What exactly did the haunted see? What did they believe? And what proof is there? Taking us through the key hauntings that have obsessed the world from the poltergeist of Cock Lane through the true events that inspired The Turn of the Screw and the dark events of Borley Rectory right up to the present day, Roger Clarke unfolds a story of class conflict, charlatans and true believers. His surprising castlist ranges from Samuel Johnson to John Wesley, and from Harry Houdini to Adolf Hitler. Inspired by a childhood spent in two haunted houses, Roger Clarke has spent much of his life trying to see a ghost. Written as grippingly as the best ghost fiction, A Natural History of Ghosts takes us on an unforgettable hunt through the most haunted places of the last five hundred years and our longing to believe.
Ghosts Apparitions And Poltergeists
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Author : Brian Righi
language : en
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date : 2011-10-08
Ghosts Apparitions And Poltergeists written by Brian Righi and has been published by Llewellyn Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-08 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Skeletal remains rotting behind cellar walls, temple priests removing brains with iron hooks, phantom locomotives roaring across midnight plains—Brian Righi isn't making this stuff up. The ghost stories he finds in history are far more chilling than any Hollywood horror scene. Join the seasoned paranormal investigator on a tour through mankind's millennium-old obsession with death and the afterlife. Ghosts, Apparitions and Poltergeists surveys 4,000 years of hauntings and ghost huntings—from the embalming rituals of ancient Egypt to the Ouija boards and séances of nineteenth century Spiritualism—highlighting a few outlandish tales and colorful characters along the way. Once you've learned the history, launch a paranormal investigation of your own with Righi's guide to modern ghost hunting, full of detailed advice culled from his seven years of experience in the field.