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A History of Ghosts: The True Story of Seances, Mediums, Ghosts and Ghostbusters
Peter H. Aykroyd
3.36 AVERAGE
4 reviews for:
A History of Ghosts: The True Story of Seances, Mediums, Ghosts and Ghostbusters
Peter H. Aykroyd
3.36 AVERAGE
This book was a great overview of the history of Spiritualism, it's movers and shakes, it's skeptics and supports, and some of it's techniques and practices. There was a lose narrative surrounding the grandfather of author Peter Aykroyd as well as means of also providing anecdotal information and perceptions from a Spiritualist who lived during the time it was at it's peak. While I think this is a great resource for someone who is mildy interested in the movement, I would not call it particularly authoritative, but it is a good place to start for those interested in pursuing more indepth research, but who do not know exactly what aspect or personalities of Spiritualism to pursue.
Note on the reviewer: I hold a B.A. in history from Antioch College and a Master's in Library and Informaton Science from Kent State University. I am currently seeking to begin my professional career and am currently the author of a blog titled, "A Librarian's Life in Books" which can be found at http://librarianslifeinbooks.blogspot.com/.
Note on the reviewer: I hold a B.A. in history from Antioch College and a Master's in Library and Informaton Science from Kent State University. I am currently seeking to begin my professional career and am currently the author of a blog titled, "A Librarian's Life in Books" which can be found at http://librarianslifeinbooks.blogspot.com/.
When people review this book they need to understand its not Ghostbusters. This is a nin fiction history/memoir about ghosts, seances and spiritualism. When you keep that in mind, it is a very interesting book.