The Haunted House: A True Ghost Story by Walter Hubbell
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"The Haunted House: A True Ghost Story" by Walter Hubbell is a supernatural account written in the late 19th century. This book presents a true narrative of mysterious manifestations centered around a young woman named Esther Cox, who becomes known in her community for experiencing strange and unsettling occurrences that many attribute to supernatural forces. Hubbell, who lived in the house during these events, aims to document the peculiar phenomena that unfold.
The story details the experiences of Esther Cox and her family as they contend with increasingly bizarre occurrences, including loud knocks, floating objects, and fire-related incidents, all seemingly linked to Esther's presence. The narrative unfolds through the family's interactions with both their roaming spirits and visiting investigators, who attempt to understand the nature of the phenomena. Throughout the story, Hubbell paints a vivid picture of Esther's struggles, detailing how her mental and emotional state deteriorates under the strain of the haunting. As the manifestations intensify, the narrative delves into themes of fear, isolation, and the quest for answers in a world that blurs the line between the real and the supernatural. Ultimately, the account raises questions about the nature of the haunting and the true essence of the forces at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hubbell, Walter, 1851-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Haunted House: A True Ghost Story Being an account of the mysterious manifestations that have taken place in the presence of Esther Cox, the young girl who is possessed of devils, and has become known throughout the entire dominion as the great Amherst mystery |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Thierry Alberto and the Ghosts and Goblins of the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Cox, Esther, 1860-1912 |
| Subject | Ghosts -- Nova Scotia -- Amherst |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16975 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 391 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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