Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters


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(4.6 Sterne; 13 Bewertungen)

The author describes popular ghost occurrences from a skeptical point of view, providing explanations based on recent scientific research (early 20th century), primarily in the field of psychology, like suggestion and hallucinations, using also his beliefs on mesmerism and telepathy. He finishes his book with a brief mention of ghost hunters and researchers into psychic phenomena. - Summary by Rapunzelina (5 hr 14 min)

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Preface 2:46 Gelesen von 5Tommy00
The Devils of Loudun 32:14 Gelesen von Louise J. Belle
The Drummer of Tedworth 32:15 Gelesen von Tommy Hersant
The Haunting of the Wesleys 25:20 Gelesen von Thomas Garner
The Visions of Emanuel Swedenborg 41:39 Gelesen von Tommy Hersant
The Cock Lane Ghost 25:27 Gelesen von Mark Richard
The Ghost Seen by Lord Brougham 18:35 Gelesen von Valentina Vocelli
The Seeress of Prevorst 28:50 Gelesen von Dan Gurzynski
The Mysterious Mr. Home 31:38 Gelesen von Valentina Vocelli
The Watseka Wonder 29:54 Gelesen von Valentina Vocelli
A Medieval Ghost Hunter 21:27 Gelesen von Chad Jackson
Ghost Hunters of Yesterday and To-Day 24:10 Gelesen von Dan Gurzynski

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(3.5 Sterne)

This is an interesting book, it’s well read and an unusual topic. However the “scientific explanation” of these ghost stories is the hardly scientific conclusion that it is hypnotism and telepathy that explains all. Hmmm. Still a fun listen