A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural
| AUTHOR | DK |
| PUBLISHER | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) (09/10/2024) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural worldwide in this illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America. This spellbinding volume is the perfect introduction to the subject. It details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature. In this blood-curdling book, you will find:
A serious but reader-friendly overview exploring the supernatural worldwide and through the centuries, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a skeptic.
- Infamous accounts of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters
- Profiles of other unearthly and undead beings, such as werewolves and vampires
- Details of scientific attempts to explain the spirit phenomenon
A serious but reader-friendly overview exploring the supernatural worldwide and through the centuries, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a skeptic.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780744098730
ISBN-10:
0744098734
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
320
Carton Quantity:
8
Product Dimensions:
8.50 x 1.20 x 10.10 inches
Weight:
2.95 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
AE
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Body, Mind & Spirit | Supernatural (Incl. Ghosts)
Body, Mind & Spirit | Unexplained Phenomena
Body, Mind & Spirit | Reference
Dewey Decimal:
130
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Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural worldwide in this illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America. This spellbinding volume is the perfect introduction to the subject. It details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature. In this blood-curdling book, you will find:
A serious but reader-friendly overview exploring the supernatural worldwide and through the centuries, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a skeptic.
- Infamous accounts of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters
- Profiles of other unearthly and undead beings, such as werewolves and vampires
- Details of scientific attempts to explain the spirit phenomenon
A serious but reader-friendly overview exploring the supernatural worldwide and through the centuries, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a skeptic.
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