Field Guide to Haunted Graveyards (Haunted Field Guide Series, Book 4) [Paperback]

Troy Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 3, 2003

Author and Ghost Hunter Troy Taylor delves once more into the realm of paranormal research with a guide to finding and investigating America's haunted graveyards. The companion to the best selling Ghost Hunter's Guidebook takes the controversy out of ghost research in cemeteries with an in-depth look at both the history and the hauntings of burial grounds and an essential how-to guide on investigating a cemetery for yourself.

The book includes a detailed look at the American cemetery, as well as American burial customs and traditions and a how-to guide for conducting paranormal investigations in graveyards. Discover how to find the history of a particular cemetery, burial records, information from tombstones and grave markers, cemetery plats and maps, and much more. There are also case studies from haunted places, updated info on spirit photography and a state-by-state guide to haunted graveyards -- many of which have never appeared in print before! Over 200 graveyards are listed and reviewed. This is the first ever research guide for investigating cemetery ghosts and an essential addition to the library of any ghost enthusiast, paranormal investigator or cemetery buff!

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Whitechapel Productions (December 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892523345
• ISBN-13: 978-1892523341
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,517,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Morbid, but Fascinating, June 18, 2006

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This review is from: Field Guide to Haunted Graveyards (Haunted Field Guide Series, Book 4) (Paperback)

I ordered this book specifically for the "Researching Cemetery History" section. I first became interested in researching cemeteries when I was researching my own family tree and had to spend many hours perusing old cemeteries and historical records. I became very interested in old grave markers and wanted to know more about them and the people they represent. I don't research cemeteries for hauntings - I'm just interested in the history. I'm a fan of Troy Taylor because he is a big proponent of doing historical research to back up evidence of hauntings. In Troy Taylor's own words, "one of the best ways to research the background of a haunted place is through its history." I found the "Researching Cemetery History" very helpful. He tells the history of grave markers and describes the various records to look for when conducting historical research. The "History, Lore & American Way of Death" is morbid, but fascinating. The "How Do Cemeteries Become Haunted" section is interesting, but I'm not quite sure about the portal theory - in fact, you could say that I'm extremely sceptical, but that does not detract from the valuable information found in this book. The "Field Guide to Haunted Graveyards" section is intriguing. It makes me want to pack my bags and visit some of these places. I would recommend this book to anyone that is interested in historical research and cemeteries (whether haunted or not).

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for any would-be ghost hunter!, January 1, 2005

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Vincent Gale Wilson "Baltimore Ghost Nerd" (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Field Guide to Haunted Graveyards (Haunted Field Guide Series, Book 4) (Paperback)

This is the perfect companion piece to Taylor's Ghost Hunter's Guidebook! A must have for anyone wishing to do outdoor investigations and cemetary investigations.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughts of Home, January 11, 2007

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Lucinda G. Thatcher "dog slave" (Mesa, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Field Guide to Haunted Graveyards (Haunted Field Guide Series, Book 4) (Paperback)

Another great book by Troy Taylor. He always brings in such interesting facts and history of a place. I have learned a lot from his books especially those on Central Illinois where I grew up. This book is an inspiration for would be ghost hunters too. Gives a lot of ideas to get them started hunting.