True Ghost Stories

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True Ghost Stories

by Hereward Carrington

EN·~4 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

True Ghost Stories

0:21

PREFACE

2:35

GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED

1:33

CHAPTER I - WHAT IS A GHOST?

1:03:02

CHAPTER II - PHANTASMS OF THE DEAD—I.

1:07:47

CHAPTER III - MORE PHANTASMS OF THE DEAD—II.

54:05

CHAPTER IV - HAUNTED HOUSES

37:36

CHAPTER V - GHOST STORIES OF A MORE DRAMATIC NATURE

45:13

APPENDIX A - HISTORICAL GHOSTS

6:16

APPENDIX B - THE PHANTOM ARMIES SEEN IN FRANCE

10:58

Description

This compact volume gathers a variety of striking ghost accounts, most drawn directly from the people who witnessed them. The author arranges the material into sections that reflect how well each case holds up to scientific scrutiny, from rigorously documented incidents cited in psychical‑research journals to more anecdotal, yet still fascinating, hauntings. Readers will find concise explanations of key terms—such as “agent,” “pact,” and “death‑coincidence”—that help frame the phenomena in a clear, analytical way.

Beyond the glossary, the book explores the nature of apparitions, weighing subjective hallucinations against objective, space‑occupying phantoms. It also offers vivid sketches of famous haunted houses and even touches on wartime “phantom armies,” inviting curious listeners to consider how these eerie experiences have persisted across cultures and centuries. The collection promises an engaging blend of narrative and inquiry, perfect for anyone intrigued by the mysteries that linger just beyond the veil of the ordinary.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (282K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Jan 8, 2014

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Hereward Carrington

Hereward Carrington

1880–1959

A prolific writer and investigator of the paranormal, he brought a magician’s eye for trickery to séances, mediums, and other psychic claims. His books range from psychical research to stage magic and alternative health, making him a curious and wide-ranging figure in early 20th-century popular writing.

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