The Usborne Book Of The Haunted World

A look at ghastly phenomena and surprising spookiness.

This book relates famous ghost stories and explains the techniques and equipment of ghost hunting and explains how fakes and hoaxes are explosed.

First published in 1977, this cult classic has been reissued for a new generation of ghost-hunters. This book is for anyone who has shivered at shadowy figures in the dark, heard strange sounds in the night or felt the presence of a mysterious 'something' from the unknown. Ghost stories are as old as recorded history and exist all over the world; described in this book are haunting spirits, screaming skulls, phantom ships, demon dogs, white ladies, gallows ghosts and many more.

A ghostly welcome awaits all those who dare to open the cover of this book and venture in to read the hair-raising tales of haunted houses contained within.

Over 70 stories of hauntings from all parts of the world.

A thrilling collection of ghost stories, brought to life with atmospheric illustrations.