DANGEROUS GHOSTS — By Elliott O'Donnell, 1st Edition / 1st Printing 1954 HC/DJ — Supernatural Paranormal Phenomena, Occult, Ghosts, Vampires, Werewolves, Ghouls Publisher: Rider and Company, London (1954)
First edition from 1954 of "Dangerous Ghosts," by Elliott O'Donnell in very well preserved condition. The boards and binding are solid and tight with light shelfwear. The pages are crisp and clean save for previous owner's embossed stamp and signature on the first blank page. The dust jacket is in well preserved condition save for some shelfwear. It remains uncut, with the original price still present. This is the author's accounts of a variety of paranormal phenomenon such as vampires, werewolves, ghosts, ghouls and sea monsters from Europe and the United States in homes, valleys, graveyards and famous residences. Much discussion is given as to the types of dangers that each ghost or monster suffered to its victims. Please see pictures of the table of contents for more detailed descriptions.
Elliott
O'Donnell (27 February 1872 – 8 May 1965) was an author known primarily for his
books about ghosts. He claimed to have seen a ghost, described as an elemental
figure covered with spots, when he was five years old. He also claimed to have
been strangled by a mysterious phantom in Dublin (however, no permanent effect
would seem to have been suffered). He became known
as an authority on the supernatural, and was called upon as a ghost hunter. He
also lectured and broadcast (radio and television) on the paranormal in Britain
and the United States. In addition to his more than 50 books, he wrote scores
of articles and stories for national newspapers and magazines. He claimed
"I have investigated, sometimes alone, and sometimes with other people and
the press, many cases of reputed hauntings. I believe in ghosts but am not a
spiritualist".
