Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters

The book is a collection of stories and accounts of famous ghosts and paranormal phenomena throughout history as well as the individuals who investigated and hunted them. Bruce was a prominent journalist and writer of his time known for his interest in the paranormal and psychical research. In Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters he explores a wide range of topics including haunted houses poltergeists and apparitions. The book covers a variety of historical periods and locations from ancient Egypt to 19th century England. It features well-known figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Napoleon Bonaparte as well as lesser-known individuals who claimed to have witnessed paranormal activity. One of the unique features of the book is its focus on the individuals who investigated and hunted ghosts throughout history. Bruce provides detailed accounts of their methods and techniques as well as their successes and failures. Despite being over a century old Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters remains a popular and influential work in the field of paranormal research and investigation. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and attitudes towards the supernatural in the early 20th century as well as providing insight into the history of psychical research and the study of ghosts and paranormal phenomena.