Byways of Ghost-Land

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Byways of Ghost-Land

by Elliott O'Donnell

EN·~6 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

BY

0:48
2

BYWAYS OF GHOST-LAND CHAPTER I THE UNKNOWN BRAIN

31:33
3

CHAPTER II THE OCCULT IN SHADOWS

10:20
4

CHAPTER III OBSESSION, POSSESSION - Clocks, Chests and Mummies

29:59
5

CHAPTER IV OCCULT HOOLIGANS

13:55
6

CHAPTER V SYLVAN HORRORS

39:14
7

CHAPTER VI COMPLEX HAUNTINGS AND OCCULT BESTIALITIES

47:23
8

CHAPTER VII VAMPIRES, WERE-WOLVES, FOX-WOMEN, ETC. - Vampires

34:30
9

CHAPTER VIII DEATH WARNINGS AND FAMILY GHOSTS

32:04
10

CHAPTER IX "SUPERSTITIONS AND FORTUNES" - Thirteen at Table

35:12

Description

In this early twentieth‑century exploration the author invites listeners into a quiet study of the mind's relationship to the unseen. Blending scientific observations of the brain with personal anecdotes, he questions whether consciousness can survive the loss of its physical home. The result is a thought‑provoking meditation that sets the stage for a series of uncanny investigations.

From the first chapter onward, the narrative weaves together discussions of phrenology, dreams, and the lingering impressions left by restless spirits. Readers are guided through vivid accounts of shadowy apparitions and subtle psychic signals that suggest a world beyond ordinary perception. As the inquiry unfolds, the work balances careful reasoning with an open‑minded curiosity, leaving listeners eager to follow the next steps of the journey.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (369K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mark C. Orton, S.D., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2009-11-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Elliott O'Donnell

Elliott O'Donnell

1872–1965

Best known for his ghost books, this prolific English writer turned eerie encounters and supernatural folklore into gripping popular reading. His work helped bring hauntings, legends, and uncanny tales to a wide audience in the early 20th century.

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