Ghostlore: Unveiling 50 Phantoms That Have Haunted History

Ghostlore: Unveiling 50 Phantoms That Have Haunted History - Hardcover

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Ghostlore: Unveiling 50 Phantoms That Have Haunted History - Hardcover

Ghostlore: Unveiling 50 Phantoms That Have Haunted History - Hardcover

by Icy Sedgwick
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Book Overview

An exquisitely illustrated look at the stories of 50 ghosts from around the world, written by folklore and supernatural expert Icy Sedgwick, author of Rebel Folklore.

As long as there has been a movement in the corner of your eye, a strange noise in the dark, or a chilling feeling in your stomach, there have been ghost stories.

Ghostlore reveals the sinister stories behind the phantoms that have terrified history. From mischievous German poltergeists to Nigerian Madam Koi Koi, who haunts schools looking for unruly children, discover 50 misunderstood and mysterious ghosts from around the globe.

Discover haunting ghost stories throughout history:
  • Gorgeous illustrations and detailed descriptions bring these ghost stories to life
  • Diverse entries from across the world, featuring new takes on well-known stories and rich descriptions of lesser-known entries
  • Perfect for fans of supernatural books and readers with an interest in world mythology

Ghosts have haunted mythologies across the world for millennia - from Scotland's Green Lady to the duppies of the Caribbean, every folklore has tried to explain the mystery of where people go after they die. Ghostlore collects 50 of these chilling tales from cultures and traditions across the world, capturing these iconic ghost stories in a beautiful book that horror fans and mythology enthusiasts will not want to miss.
ISBN9780593966907
Author Icy Sedgwick
PublisherDK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
GenreEducation
FormatHardcover
PublishedAugust 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages192
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Icy Sedgwick

Icy Sedgwick is the host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast, investigating the strange and often bizarre world of European folklore (with a focus on the British Isles). She's particularly fascinated by the appearance of folklore in popular culture, but also the ways in which folklore preserves information in an easily transmissible format. In case she tires of all that folklore research, former ghost hunter Icy also writes Gothic horror fiction while studying for a PhD, looking at the representation of haunted houses in contemporary Hollywood cinema. Like any good folklorist, she has a horseshoe over her door, and she doesn't stray too close to bodies of water...

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