The Ghosthunter's Guide: To Haunted Landmarks, Parks, Churches, and Other Public Places [Paperback]

Arthur Myers (Author)

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Is America haunted? This travel guide to haunts in several U.S. towns should be enough to convince even the hard-nosed skeptics. Believing in the supernatural adds to the enjoyment, but it is not a prerequisite. Pick an area of the country--be it New England, the Central/Southern states, or the West--and go exploring. Former inhabitants (a.k.a. ghosts) from a variety of eras are popping up in inns, libraries, gardens, theaters, churches, docks, schools, and the like. Each documented sighting includes the witnesses, personalities, and names of ghosts and the best times to visit. Some of the ghosts are friendly, some are not, and some want to go home with you. Some still don't believe that they have really died. A truly fascinating, memorable romp and unique vacation experience, this book is fun for believers, fantasy for skeptics.
- Ann E. Cohen, Rochester P. L., N.Y.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Contemporary Books (November 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809242885
• ISBN-13: 978-0809242887
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,778,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Handy Traveller's Guide to Haunted Places, July 14, 1998

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This review is from: The Ghosthunter's Guide: To Haunted Landmarks, Parks, Churches, and Other Public Places (Paperback)

As with his two previous books (The Ghostly Gazeteer and The Ghostly Register), the intention of A Ghost Hunter's Guide is not meant to scare (though many of the tales are spooky) but to serve as a sort of Mobil Traveller's Guide to haunted places.

Unlike other books on the subject that are most often written by self proclaimed ghost hunters, psychics or parapsychologists, Arthur Myers is a seasoned reporter who admits to never having seen a ghost. He does, however, believe in the sincerity of the people he has interviewed and included in his book. He follows the leads, reports on what he finds and present the information in a manner that is useful to the reader.

The book is broken down alphabetically by state and each section provides such information as the haunt's location, how to get there, the history of the location, when to see the ghost and if the location is still haunted.

It's a fun and often interesting read. You may discover that the quiet, unassumi! ! ng building just down the street from your home may be haunted...

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4.0 out of 5 stars Credible supporting references of authors findings in book!, February 16, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Ghosthunter's Guide: To Haunted Landmarks, Parks, Churches, and Other Public Places (Paperback)

The author submits some simple pictures of areas of the haunts. He, then also interviews others who have experienced the supernatural. Gives an analysis of the ghosts and when the best time to witness the spirits. Indicates if location is still visited by the dead. Gives you the history of the location and of the deceased. Will hold your interest. More of a reference book than a "scary" one