A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural

Author DK
Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural worldwide in this illustrated guide.

A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America.

This spellbinding volume is the perfect introduction to the subject. It details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature.

In this blood-curdling book, you will find:
  • Infamous accounts of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters
  • Profiles of other unearthly and undead beings, such as werewolves and vampires
  • Details of scientific attempts to explain the spirit phenomenon

A serious but reader-friendly overview exploring the supernatural worldwide and through the centuries, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure – whether you are a believer or a skeptic.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural worldwide in this illustrated guide.

A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America.

This spellbinding volume is the perfect introduction to the subject. It details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature.

In this blood-curdling book, you will find:
  • Infamous accounts of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters
  • Profiles of other unearthly and undead beings, such as werewolves and vampires
  • Details of scientific attempts to explain the spirit phenomenon

A serious but reader-friendly overview exploring the supernatural worldwide and through the centuries, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure – whether you are a believer or a skeptic.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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