Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses

"Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses" is a collection of amusing real-life stories relating to supposed ghost encounters and supernatural experiences. It was written with the aim of dispelling fears and superstition surrounding the subject, which the author attempts to do by examining real accounts and showing them to be "trifles light as air." Contents include: ...