Ghosts of Gettysburg: Walking on Hallowed Ground [Paperback]

Dave Oester (Author), Sharon Oester (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 23, 2007

Ghosts of Gettysburg: Walking on Hallowed Ground is a keep-you-up-all-night book from real life master ghost hunters Drs. Dave and Sharon Oester, cofounders of the International Ghost Hunters Society, the largest ghost research society on the Internet.

Drs. Dave and Sharon Oester spend their time traveling the back roads of America, investigating some of its most haunted places. Over a six-year period, they explored and recorded the amazing ghostly experiences of visitors to the Gettysburg battlefield. One year they devoted a full month for battlefield investigations and drove over 1,000 miles on the battlefield gathering data for this book.

Drs. Dave and Sharon Oester were the first to hold ghost conferences in Gettysburg teaching about ghost photography and electronic voice phenomena known as EVP. Their annual ghost conferences started the ghost hunting movement in Gettysburg.

Drs. Dave and Sharon Oester share 40 haunted sites on the battlefield, not according to folklore, but from their own personal investigations using scientific tools to validate the existence of ghosts. Each haunted site contains a short history of its part in this three-day battle. Read about the ten most haunted Civil War hospitals sites that can be visited by the reader.

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About the Author

Drs. Dave and Sharon Oester are cofounders of the largest Internet ghost research organization, the International Ghost Hunters Society, with over 21,000 members in 89 countries. They have been traveling full time in their RV since December of 2000. They travel across the United States visiting America’s most haunted sites.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (May 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595446841
• ISBN-13: 978-0595446841
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #464,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's an ok book., May 21, 2008

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Betty J. Roche "ajsbubba" (Gettysburg PA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ghosts of Gettysburg: Walking on Hallowed Ground (Paperback)

After reading this book I've thought long and hard about writing this review. I know that there are going to be many that do not agree with me---but--then that's what a review is all about---a personel opinion. The following is mine. These comments aren't in any certain order--just what comes to mind.

First--the title. Seems to me that the title and format of the book is an exact copy of the Mark Nesbitt "Ghosts of Gettysburg" series. Could it be that Oester is trying to cash in on the very popular Nesbitt books?? Is he counting on folks seeing the title and not paying attention to the author's name?

Next--mistakes. There a a lot of small mistakes that I can overlook but two of the ones that I can't are: The battlefield hours ARE NOT as he listed. The park does indeed close at 7pm during the winter season but is OPEN till 10pm during the summer. I would hate to see people miss out on night enjoyment of the park because of this book.
Next---the building behind the Lightner B&B is NOT a barn. It is the original CARRIAGE HOUSE. The big 3 story barn that was there during the battle was torn down in the 1950's.

Oester seems to believe that he knows it all for ghost hunting and is always right. You don't agree with him and he says you are WRONG!!! This is the same group that a few years ago were saying ALMOST ALL orb pictures were spirits. Now he's changed his mind. Could he also be wrong on some of his ideas today?? Those of us that have been paranormal investigators for a long time KNOW that it's not an exact science and we all must remain open to change!!!!!!

To always stress that he "was the first" to do this and this seems to be a turn off to me but then again--that's my opinion.

Lastly---I really found the book a bit boring after awhile--it seemed to drag in some spots.

Some time back Oeter was in a real tussel with those plumber guys over at TAPS. Saying they were in it just for the money. Hundres of dollars for IGHS courses seems to me to be for the money too!!!

Well--that's it. Now I know that I'm going to hear from a lot of folks that disagree with me and that's ok. Those of us at Gettysburg Paranormal Society think there more than enough room for everyone in this wide open field!!!

Thanks for reading this and please remember--IT'S JUST MY THOUGHTS!!!!!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Balanced and Straightforward, July 11, 2007

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R. D. Craze (Eastern Panhandle, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ghosts of Gettysburg: Walking on Hallowed Ground (Paperback)

Drs. Dave and Sharon have compiled fascinating anecdotal personal experiences (theirs as well as those of contributors) from one of this country's most hallowed grounds. They weave these events in a chronological order following the battle's three day progression, prefacing each day's confrontations with historical data. Further, they provide guidance for aspiring paranormal researchers according to established IGHS protocols. Where appropriate, they dismiss commonly held beliefs and misinterpretations of collected data based upon their vast knowledge and experiences. This book is not all inclusive, for the battle still rages on for many. Millions of people have visited Gettysburg and undoubtedly many more unexplained experiences are yet to be chronicled. Regardless, this book is a must for anyone interested in the psychic imprint that was left behind on those bloodied PA fields in July 1863.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ghosts of Gettysburg is Great, June 19, 2007

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Debbie Orr (Southern Pines, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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Don't miss this book, filled with a history of the Battle of Gettysburg, as well as the history of the haunted battlefields in Gettysburg. This book is one that I found hard to put down. It is filled with names of the haunted sites in and around Gettysburg, and many personal experiences at these sites. I have been to Gettysburg myself, and plan to return. This well written and informational book just makes me want to get back that much sooner. I would highly recommend this book.