Ghosts in Solid Form

It is a collection of accounts of paranormal phenomena including apparitions hauntings and poltergeists that were witnessed by the author or reported to him by others. Bolton was a prominent member of the Society for Psychical Research an organization dedicated to the scientific investigation of paranormal phenomena. In Ghosts in Solid Form he presents a variety of cases that he believes provide evidence for the existence of ghosts and other supernatural entities. The book includes stories of ghostly apparitions that were seen by multiple witnesses as well as cases of objects moving and strange noises being heard without any apparent cause. Bolton also explores the possibility of ghosts taking on physical form an idea that was controversial even in his time. Despite the books title Bolton does not claim to have definitive proof of the existence of ghosts in solid form. Rather he presents these cases as evidence that warrants further investigation and study. Ghosts in Solid Form is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the beliefs and attitudes towards the paranormal in the early 20th century. It remains of interest to those interested in the study of psychical research and the paranormal.