The Mystery and Lore of Apparitions

By C. J. S. Thompson

Book Overview

""The Mystery and Lore of Apparitions"" by C. J. S. Thompson is a comprehensive exploration of the phenomena of apparitions, including ghosts, spirits, and other supernatural beings. The book delves into the history of apparitions across cultures and time periods, examining the ways in which they have been understood and interpreted throughout history. Thompson also explores the scientific and psychological explanations for apparitions, as well as the role they have played in literature, art, and popular culture. With a wealth of fascinating stories and insights, ""The Mystery and Lore of Apparitions"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the paranormal and the mysteries of the human experience.1930. With some accounts of ghosts, spectres, phantoms and boggarts in early times. An utterly in-depth discussion of apparitions of all types, their history, definitions, lore and much more. Due to one of the periodic revivals of interest in apparitions and ghosts, ghost clubs, ghost hunts and personal ghostly experiences have been published in local newspapers, but the repetition of such stories brings us no nearer to the true and actual causes of the alleged phenomena. These can only be ascertained by prolonged and patient investigation of the verified experiences of the living, to be tested and proven from all points of view, to be devoid of trickery and fraud. That apparitions can and have been seen cannot be denied, but where?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: 1162586907
• ISBN13: 9781162586908
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"