Fredericksburg & Chancellorsville: The Ghost Hunter's Field Guide to Civil War Battlefields [Perfect Paperback]

Mark Nesbitt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 26, 2007

In his latest release, Mark Nesbitt explores the world of the paranormal in the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and the infamous Chancellorsville battlefield.

What is a ghost? What makes Civil War battlefields such haunted venues? Where does one go in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to find a ghost?

Delve into the history and phenomena of "ghosts," paranormal theories, and "ghost hunting" best practices. The reader is provided with historical information, photos, driving directions, and paranormal investigative tips and techniques for each haunted venue.

Experienced and amateur "ghost hunters" alike will profit from the advice and guidance offered in this book!

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About the Author

Mark Nesbitt, author of the popular Ghosts of Gettysburgbook series, was born in Lorain, Ohio, and graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College with a BA in English Literature. He worked for the National Park Service in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as a Ranger/Historian for five years and then became a Licensed Battlefield Guide. He started his own research and writing company in 1977.

Mr. Nesbitt has been a keynote speaker and guest lecturer for numerous colleges and universities, political, civic, and trade associations. He has been seen and heard on The History Channel, A&E, The Discovery Channel, Unsolved Mysteries, and The Travel Channel.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Second Chance Publications (October 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975283634
• ISBN-13: 978-0975283639
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,068,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mark Nesbitt was born in Lorain, Ohio, and graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College with a BA in English Literature. His visits to Gettysburg as a child fueled his passion for history, and ghost stories.
Mark began collecting ghost stories of Gettysburg while working for the National Park Service as a Ranger/Historian and Licensed Battlefield Guide. He published his first collection of ghost stories in 1991 and the rest is history! His passion for, and curiosity about, the paranormal have continued to be a focus in his writings. He started the Ghosts of Gettysburg tours in 1994 and the Ghosts of Fredericksburg Tours in 2006. In 2007, he and Investigative Medium Laine Crosby founded Dead On Productions: a company dedicated to the creation of unique programming combining historical documentary with paranormal reality and adventure. (www.GhostChannel.tv)
The "Ghosts of Gettysburg" video productions featured on the History Channel in 1994 could be considered the genesis of the current fascination with all things related to ghosts and the paranormal.