Baldoon (1899)

By Le Roy Hooker

Book Overview

Baldoon is a historical novel written by Le Roy Hooker and published in 1899. The story takes place in the late 17th century in Baldoon, a small Scottish settlement in Canada. The novel is based on a true story about a haunting that occurred in Baldoon in 1662.The main character of the novel is John Muir, a Scottish farmer who moves to Baldoon with his family. Muir starts experiencing strange and terrifying events in his new home, including unexplained noises, objects moving on their own, and sightings of a ghostly figure. Muir's wife and children also witness these events, and they become increasingly frightened.As the haunting intensifies, Muir seeks the help of a local minister, Reverend Alexander McGill, who believes that the haunting is the work of the devil. McGill and Muir attempt to exorcise the demon from the house, but their efforts are unsuccessful. The haunting continues, and more people in the community begin to experience supernatural phenomena.The novel is a gripping tale of horror and mystery, with an underlying theme of faith and redemption. It explores the power of belief, both in the supernatural and in oneself, and the consequences of denying the existence of evil. Baldoon is a classic ghost story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116390256X
• ISBN13: 9781163902561
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"