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Chasing Ghosts (A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural)
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Product Details
Author:
Marc Hartzman
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
272
Publisher:
Quirk Books (September 28, 2021)
Imprint:
Quirk Books
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781683692775
ISBN-10:
1683692772
Weight:
28oz
Dimensions:
7.1" x 10" x 0.6"
File:
Eloquence-SimonAMP_11012026_P10824434_onix30_Complete-20261101.xml
Folder:
Eloquence
List Price:
$22.99
Pub Discount:
65
Case Pack:
16
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$17.70
Publisher Identifier:
P-SS
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A
Overview
Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America, from its haunted sites to its famous ghosts to its ghost-obsessed pop culture.
“A fantastic book.” – Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left
Why are we so fascinated by ghosts? From legendary hauntings and eerie historical sites to séances and paranormal investigations, this richly illustrated book explores the supernatural stories woven into American history and popular culture.
In Chasing Ghosts, writer and historian Marc Hartzman takes readers on a spirited journey through our enduring fascination with the unexplained. Discover the Fox Sisters and the rise of Spiritualism, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's supernatural obsession, and the stories behind allegedly haunted places such as Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary and New Orleans's LaLaurie House. Meet legendary figures including Tennessee's Bell Witch and West Virginia's Greenbrier Ghost, and explore the investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Deeply researched and highly entertaining, with archival images and black and white illustrations, Chasing Ghosts examines how people have tried to communicate with spirits, investigate paranormal experiences, and make sense of life after death. Entertaining for believers and skeptics alike, it makes an engaging read for fans of ghost lore, unexplained mysteries, supernatural history, and paranormal pop culture.
Step into the strange and fascinating history of America's hauntings and supernatural legends, and discover why ghost stories continue to captivate all of us.
“A fantastic book.” – Ben Kissel, co-host of Last Podcast on the Left
Why are we so fascinated by ghosts? From legendary hauntings and eerie historical sites to séances and paranormal investigations, this richly illustrated book explores the supernatural stories woven into American history and popular culture.
In Chasing Ghosts, writer and historian Marc Hartzman takes readers on a spirited journey through our enduring fascination with the unexplained. Discover the Fox Sisters and the rise of Spiritualism, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's supernatural obsession, and the stories behind allegedly haunted places such as Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary and New Orleans's LaLaurie House. Meet legendary figures including Tennessee's Bell Witch and West Virginia's Greenbrier Ghost, and explore the investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Deeply researched and highly entertaining, with archival images and black and white illustrations, Chasing Ghosts examines how people have tried to communicate with spirits, investigate paranormal experiences, and make sense of life after death. Entertaining for believers and skeptics alike, it makes an engaging read for fans of ghost lore, unexplained mysteries, supernatural history, and paranormal pop culture.
- An entertaining, researched work of illustrated nonfiction presenting the historical stories, famous hauntings, and enduring legends behind America's fascination with ghosts
- Visit legendary haunted places across the United States and meet famous ghosts and spiritualists
- Examine the history of séances, attempts to document ghostly activity, and paranormal investigators including Ed and Lorraine Warren, with perspectives that leave room for both believers and skeptics
- This substantial paperback is an ideal gift for readers who love haunted history, supernatural folklore, and unexplained phenomena
Step into the strange and fascinating history of America's hauntings and supernatural legends, and discover why ghost stories continue to captivate all of us.
