Discover the paranormal legacy of one of America's most celebrated historical sites. Based on scores of investigations conducted at the battlefield, Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg presents a wealth of fascinating Civil War history and compelling, first-hand encounters with ghost soldiers. Meticulously researched and respectful, this book reveals the mysteries of the spirit world while bringing the stories of this notorious battle to life.
Follow investigators who listen to the testimonies of soldiers before helping them cross to the other side. Experience personal and thrilling stories, such as the fallen soldier who allows a present-day tourist a glimpse into his last moments on earth. These true encounters, and many more, are found within this amazing collection of the trials and triumphs at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Includes thirty-five photos!
Praise:
[This book] is not only the definitive guide to Gettysburg hauntings, but a priceless overview of phantasmal research in general...5 out of 5 stars!--Joshua P. Warren, author of How to Hunt Ghosts
About the Author: Patrick Burke has been a paranormal investigator for 40 years. He has written and been featured in countless articles and interviews in print publications and on broadcasts, including in The Washington Post, Ghost Magazine, Southern Maryland: This Is Living, Speaking of Strange, and The Micheal Medved Show. His extensive historical knowledge and expertise have led him to be invited as a guest speaker at numerous paranormal workshops and conventions, including BOOt Camp, Horror Find, West Virginia Ghost Expose, Washington College, and the George Mason University Book Fair.
Additionally, he has been featured as a guest expert on several television shows including America's Book of Secrets: Monuments on H2, and Haunted House for Sale on DIY. Patrick's first book, A Guide to Battlefield Ghost Hunting, is considered a definitive hands-on manual.
One of Jack Roth's first investigative forays occurred in New Orleans, La., in 1997, when he wrote and co-produced a TV demo titled Hauntings: A Journey Into the Unknown. From 2001 to 2007 -- in an effort to document witness testimony -- Jack coordinated and led hands-on weekend excursions during which he took guests to various haunted destinations across the United States. Jack appeared as a principle investigator in Ghost Detectives, a one-hour TV special produced in 2001 that continues to air on the Discovery Channel. In 2007, he was interviewed for the Gettysburg-based documentary titled The Other Side: Giving Up the Ghost. Most recently, he has participated as an on-camera paranormal investigator in several TV demos for the Emmy Award-winning production company Lightworks-KPI Productions. The company's latest effort, Haunted House for Sale, was greenlighted and aired on the DIY Network.
