A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the SupernaturalA History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural

"Are we alone? Since the dawn of time, people have believed in a spirit realm and the existence of ghosts and other supernatural beings. This wide-ranging history explores these ideas, showing that spirits have alway been with us--for good or for ill. Prepare for tales of haunted houses and abandoned ships, possession and levitation, and encounters with poltergeists and demons"--Back cover.