Length10h 55m
About this audiobook
Explore the fascinating boundary between the rational world and the unexplained in this collection of essays on spiritualism and the supernatural. Examining historical hauntings and psychic phenomena, the text bridges the gap between folklore and scientific inquiry with wit and skepticism. From the famous Cock Lane ghost to ancient rituals, the author dissects the enduring human fascination with the invisible world. This volume invites readers to question the nature of belief and the limits of human perception.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (158)
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GenreSpirituality and Religion, Psychology, Self-Help
Length10 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 16, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
9Scrying Or Crystal-Gazing
2Introduction
10The Second Sight
3Savage Spiritualism
11Ghosts Before The Law
4Ancient Spiritualism
12A Modern Trial For Witchcraft
5Comparative Psychical Research
13Presbyterian Ghost Hunters
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6Haunted Houses
14The Logic Of Table-Turning
7Cock Lane And Common-Sense
15The Ghost Theory Of The Origin Of Religion
8Apparitions, Ghosts, And Hallucinations
16IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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