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80 pp.
| Benchmark |
October, 1998 |
LibraryISBN 0-7614-0468-6$$19.95
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4-6Secrets of the Unexplained series.
Each diverting and readable book explores, mostly through anecdotal evidence, an aspect of the supernatural or the unknown. The material ranges from the historical (such as the writings of Nostradamus and the 1940s "flying saucer" reports) to the contemporary; hoaxes and possible explanations for some paranormal events are mentioned, but the texts are written from a generally credulous perspective. Illustrated with adequate color photographs. Bib., glos., ind.