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Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters

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(4,577 Sterne; 13 Bewertungen)

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

Bewertungen

Spoiler Alert

(3,5 Sterne)

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