Chasing Ghosts - A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural (Hartzman Marc)(Paperback / softback)

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 LeftWhy 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 storie
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