Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters


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(4.6 estrellas; 13 reseñas)

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)

Capítulos

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

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(3.5 estrellas)

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