Haunted Essex (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780752451268)

A spooky collection of Essex hauntings

- Chilling investigation into the county's haunted heritage - Welcome addition to The History Press's popular 'Haunted' series- Will appeal to both tourists and residents alike From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, manifestations and related supernatural phenomena, to first-hand encounters with phantoms and spirits, this collection of stories contains both new and well-known spooky tales from around the county of Essex. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, Haunted Essex contains a chilling range of ghostly phenomena. From the well-known story of Robin the Woodcutter of Coggshall, to how Thundersley's 'Shrieking Boy's Wood' acquired its name, along with details of the horrific reign of Mathew Hopkins, Witchfinder General, this phenomenal gathering of ghostly goings-on is bound to captivate anyone interested in the supernatural history of the area. - Features and reviews in local media, including the Essex Chronicle, Evening Gazette, Evening Echo and the Standard Recorder - Potential for articles in specialist press, including Fortean Times and Paranormal magazine - BBC Radio Essex (the Steve Scrutton show)

Author: Carmel King
ISBN-10: 075245126X
ISBN-13: 9780752451268
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2009
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.30d