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A HISTORY OF GHOSTS SPIRITS AND THE SUPERNATURAL

Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this
stunningly illustrated guide.    A History of Ghosts  Spirits and the Supernatural charts the
extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world
covering everything from Neolithic ancestor-worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day
ghost-hunting and "creepypasta" tales  and from the Japanese onryo ("vengeful spirit") to the
La Llorona ("weeping woman") of Latin America.  The perfect introduction to the subject  this
spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been
depicted in myth and religion  folklore  art  and literature  and recounts infamous tales of
haunted houses and ghost ships  séances and mediumship  poltergeists  possessions  and demonic
encounters.  Features profile other ghostly or "undead" beings such as vampires and werewolves
and explore the numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common
feature of cultures the world over. Entries also explore scientific theories around ghosts and
hauntings  such as stone-tape theory (the idea that spirits can leave a sound impression on
audio tape) or Kirlian photography (images of electrical discharges at the point of death). 
The most comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history of the subject available  A History of
Ghosts  Spirits and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you
are a believer or a sceptic.

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