Ghosts and Hauntings

Dennis Bardens surveys reported hauntings through a series of themed chapters covering spirits said to be unable to rest, warnings of death and noisy poltergeist activity. The book also considers haunted houses, apparitions connected with the sea, allegedly possessed furniture and accounts involving ghostly animals.

Rather than concentrating on one region or a single type of manifestation, Bardens gathers varied case material to show the range of stories attached to people, buildings, objects and places. First published in 1965, the book reflects the popular psychical-research writing of its period, presenting supernatural claims as reported experiences and investigating the recurring forms taken by British and wider ghost lore.