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80 pp.
| ReferencePoint |
August, 2009 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-60152-092-0$25.95
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YALibrary of Ghosts & Hauntings series.
These volumes, many of which overlap with one another, tackle paranormal topics. Each book includes five chapters that define the subject, describe historical and contemporary examples, and examine their veracity. Though the texts claim that nothing is proven, the writing does take belief for granted ("Ghosts have other reasons to linger"). Many photographs, some graphic, illustrate the texts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Library of Ghosts & Hauntings titles: Communication with the Dead, Ghost Hunters, Poltergeists, Ghosts, and Hauntings.