True Ghost Stories

Name: True Ghost Stories
Author: Hereward Carrington

By Hereward Carrington

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The book assembles reported apparitions and haunted-house narratives alongside analytical commentary, evaluating what constitutes a ghost and how sightings might arise. It juxtaposes descriptive case studies—personal testimonies, photographs, and accounts of physical disturbances—with proposed explanations such as hallucination, telepathy, and surviving spirit agency, and discusses experimental investigations and methods for resolving hauntings. Chapters treat phantasms of the dead, dramatic manifestations, and the behavior of animals and objects, and appendices collect historical apparitions, phantom armies, and a bibliography for further reading.

About the Author

Hereward Carrington

Hereward Carrington was a British author and researcher known for his work in the fields of psychical research and alternative health. He contributed significantly to the understanding of paranormal phenomena, as evidenced by his notable book "The Problems of Psychical Research," which explores experiments and theories related to the supernormal. Carrington also delved into dietary practices, advocating for a natural diet based on fruits and nuts in his work "The Natural Food of Man." Additionally, he examined the mystical practices of India in "Hindu Magic: An Expose of the Tricks of the Yogis and Fakirs of India." His diverse writings reflect a keen interest in both the scientific and the esoteric.