Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters


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(4.6 stars; 13 reviews)

The author describes popular ghost occurrences from a skeptical point of view, providing explanations based on recent scientific research (early 20th century), primarily in the field of psychology, like suggestion and hallucinations, using also his beliefs on mesmerism and telepathy. He finishes his book with a brief mention of ghost hunters and researchers into psychic phenomena. - Summary by Rapunzelina (5 hr 14 min)

Chapters

Preface 2:46 Read by 5Tommy00
The Devils of Loudun 32:14 Read by Louise J. Belle
The Drummer of Tedworth 32:15 Read by Tommy Hersant
The Haunting of the Wesleys 25:20 Read by Thomas Garner
The Visions of Emanuel Swedenborg 41:39 Read by Tommy Hersant
The Cock Lane Ghost 25:27 Read by Mark Richard
The Ghost Seen by Lord Brougham 18:35 Read by Valentina Vocelli
The Seeress of Prevorst 28:50 Read by Dan Gurzynski
The Mysterious Mr. Home 31:38 Read by Valentina Vocelli
The Watseka Wonder 29:54 Read by Valentina Vocelli
A Medieval Ghost Hunter 21:27 Read by Chad Jackson
Ghost Hunters of Yesterday and To-Day 24:10 Read by Dan Gurzynski

Reviews

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(3.5 stars)

This is an interesting book, it’s well read and an unusual topic. However the “scientific explanation” of these ghost stories is the hardly scientific conclusion that it is hypnotism and telepathy that explains all. Hmmm. Still a fun listen