
The book opens with a bold claim: if humans possess an after‑life, then our animal companions—horses, dogs, cats, and even livestock—must share that destiny. The author weaves moral reasoning with a touch of humor, arguing that the suffering endured by these creatures demands some form of divine recompense. He invites readers to reconsider long‑held ideas of human superiority and to imagine a realm where every faithful paw and patient hoove finds its own peace.
From there, the narrative turns to a series of investigations into reported hauntings, beginning with a chilling tale of a cat that lingers in an old manor house at Oxenby. Through firsthand accounts, newspaper excerpts, and personal reflections, the author treats each encounter as a clue pointing toward a hidden world where animal spirits linger. The tone balances scholarly curiosity with the warmth of someone who truly loves animals, making the material both thought‑provoking and accessible.
Listeners will be drawn into a quiet, eerie exploration of the bond between the living and the lingering, prompting gentle questions about justice, loyalty, and what might await our four‑legged friends beyond the veil.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (363K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-04-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1965
Best known for turning ghost stories into a lifelong calling, this prolific writer blended folklore, travel, and firsthand investigation into books that thrilled readers for decades. His work helped shape popular 20th-century interest in hauntings and the supernatural.
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