Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters by H. Addington Bruce

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Author Bruce, H. Addington (Henry Addington), 1874-1959
LoC No. 08024447
Title Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters
Note Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents The devils of Loudun -- The drummer of Tedworth -- The haunting of the Wesleys -- The visions of Emanuel Swedenborg -- The Cock Lane ghost -- The ghost seen by Lord Brougham -- The seeress of Prevorst -- The mysterious Mr. Home -- The Watseka wonder -- A medieval ghost hunter -- Ghost hunters of yesterday and to-day.
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Summary "Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters" by H. Addington Bruce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores various famous ghost stories and accounts of ghostly encounters, delving into the nature of these phenomena and the attempts made to investigate them, often through the lens of the psychological insights gained from contemporary research. The opening of the book introduces the subject matter with a synopsis of the author's earlier work, discussing the interrelation of abnormal psychology and psychical research. It sets the stage for examining notable historical incidents, beginning with the tale of the "Devils of Loudun," a story involving possession lore, exorcism, and local politics in 17th century France. Here, the narrative reveals how the tale intersects with themes of hysteria, manipulation, and societal scapegoating, laying a foundation for the exploration of ghostly mysteries entangled with human psychology and the darker aspects of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Ghosts
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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