Civil War Ghost Stories

by Angus Konstam

From the blood-soaked battlefields of Gettysburg to the melancholy rumble of Abraham Lincoln's funeral train, Civil War Ghost Stories takes readers on a haunting journey back in time to one of the most devastating eras in American history. Filled with archival photographs, illustrations, and first-hand accounts, this book is a moving tribute to all of the lost souls who—some believe—still haunt the places where the Confederate and Union troops met in bloody battle more than a century ago. Discover the mystery of "Spook Hill," meet John Brown's ghost, and see for yourself the headless soldier riding in the mist at Little Round Top. Don't read this alone in the dark!

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Angus Konstam is a Scottish writer of popular history. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland and raised on the Orkney Islands, he has written more than a hundred books on maritime history, naval history, historical atlases, with a special focus on the history of piracy.

Reviews

[Stephen Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I waited along time to read this one, and it was well worth the wait. Angus Konstam did an excellent job of not only retelling these ghost stories, he also provides the necessary, historic background information, giving the reader the motives behind these ghostly events.

Bravo Angus Konstam on a job well done.

[Norla Chee · Rating 3 out of 5]

More about the battles than the ghosts, but still an interesting read. The chapter on Lincoln especially compellig.

[Tommy Pham]

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