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Hauntings

A Book of Ghosts and Where to Find Them Across 25 Eerie British Locations
By Neil Oliver
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Hauntings by Neil Oliver, which falls under the Health & Wellness category, explores the impact of bygone events on the human psyche. The book delves into the ways past experiences resonate through time, influencing mental and emotional health. Oliver weaves a tapestry of personal and historical narratives, examining the connection between history and individual wellness.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the intersections of history, culture, and personal well-being. Neil Oliver weaves together tales that explore the lingering effects of the past on our mental and emotional health, offering unique insights that might resonate with those fascinated by the depths of human experience and mental wellness.

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Hauntings

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Hauntings by Neil Oliver takes readers on a captivating journey through the British Isles, exploring the history of its most haunted places. Oliver seeks to unpick why these houses, landmarks, and other eerie places have such an unsettling effect on us.

For longer than recorded history, there have been tales of spirits and locations where our hackles rise and our skin turns cold.

Bestselling historian Neil Oliver embarks on a deliciously spine-chilling tour that spans several centuries. This journey explores more than 20 sites - castles, vicarages, towers, lonely shorelines, and forgotten battlefields - to delve into their mysterious stories.

Oliver weaves his own family's history with that of past kings and queens as he investigates why our emotions and senses are heightened in certain places where the boundary between dimensions feels gossamer thin.

The landscape of the British Isles is filled with these locations, creaking under the weight of the secrets they hold, echoes of tragedy, and dark deeds. From Inverness to Devon, Co Dublin to Norfolk, Hauntings casts an enjoyably eerie glow with stories that, passed down from generation to generation, are inextricably linked to their settings.

These narratives, told time and again, reveal why they continue to matter.

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Hauntings by Neil Oliver is praised for its beautifully written and thought-provoking exploration of ghosts and the lingering memories of the past. Reviewers appreciate Oliver's blend of personal reflections, vivid storytelling, and historical context, creating an engaging narrative that is both haunting and deeply moving. The book is noted for its evocative descriptions, appealing to both paranormal enthusiasts and history lovers, with Oliver effectively balancing rational explanations with the supernatural elements of his tales.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787636347

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bantam (Transworld)

Illustration: Integrated B/W photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Neil Oliver was born in Renfrew in Scotland. He studied archaeology at the University of Glasgow and worked as an archaeologist before training as a journalist. Since 2002 he has presented various TV series including Coast (in the UK and in the antipodes) A History of Ancient Britain, Vikings and Sacred Wonders of Britain. He is the author of several non-fiction books including the bestsellers The Story of Britain in 100 Places, The Story of the World in 100 Moments and Wisdom of the Ancients, and one novel. He lives in Stirling with his wife, three children and two Irish wolfhounds.

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