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Haunted Ground: Ghost Photos from the Gettysburg Battlefield
Ghost photos and stories from the Gettysburg battlefield. See Uncle Orb, the incredible "fried egg" photos, mysterious mists, and other ghostly images from the American Civil War's bloodiest battlefield. The author includes her firsthand experience in the infamous Triangular Field, where local legend says a ghost tampers with cameras and video equipment. The book provides directions to every photo location, a summary of what happened there during the battle, and travel information about the town and the Gettysburg National Military Park. This is a short book, about 40 pages with 20 color photos.
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2011
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July 20, 2011
Do you believe in ghosts? I'd consider myself sceptical but open-minded and willing to take a look at any evidence to support their existence. That's why this book was interesting to me.
It is a short book, around 40 pages of print, including photos including unexplained orbs and mists. The photos were largely taken by the late Jack Grant, an American civil war buff, around the Gettysburg battlefield. The author includes stories of strange happenings, explains the locations of the photos and details of the civil war battles fought at the various locations and provides some useful information for anyone planning on visiting the area.
I know very little about the civil war so found the details of the battles enlightening, and was interested in the comments on the pictures and equipment used. However some of the photos aren't clear on the kindle's black and white display and I felt like I was missing something. Did they convince me that ghosts do exist and that they'd been captured on film - not exactly, I would need a little more information ruling out other causes, but they certainly got me wondering.
If you are planning a trip to the area or have a general interest in the subjects covered this is a good little book, although a colour version would probably be a better bet.
It is a short book, around 40 pages of print, including photos including unexplained orbs and mists. The photos were largely taken by the late Jack Grant, an American civil war buff, around the Gettysburg battlefield. The author includes stories of strange happenings, explains the locations of the photos and details of the civil war battles fought at the various locations and provides some useful information for anyone planning on visiting the area.
I know very little about the civil war so found the details of the battles enlightening, and was interested in the comments on the pictures and equipment used. However some of the photos aren't clear on the kindle's black and white display and I felt like I was missing something. Did they convince me that ghosts do exist and that they'd been captured on film - not exactly, I would need a little more information ruling out other causes, but they certainly got me wondering.
If you are planning a trip to the area or have a general interest in the subjects covered this is a good little book, although a colour version would probably be a better bet.
November 6, 2011
Fun, little book. I read it on my kindle too so the pictures didn't show up well. I liked the detailed history of the area and how the author gave direction as to location of the pictures. I live 30 miles away so I just may go and check it out!
November 30, 2011
Complete waste of time. A bunch of lame orb pics, a couple of misty pics, and a bit of exposition and mapless directions to where the photos were taken. It wasn't even worth the free price tag. If you're a ghost hunting aficionado, don't bother with this one.
January 23, 2013
I needed a light easy read while waiting to go into a class today. This fit the bill. A couple shares their pictures of orbs and other "could be" pictures, while sharing stories about The Gettysburg battles. Are they real? Who knows, but the what ifs are fun.
February 17, 2020
I really enjoyed this book.
This book scratched two topics that intrigue me. Now, I'll have to visit for myself. For history buffs and ghost hunters alike.
This book scratched two topics that intrigue me. Now, I'll have to visit for myself. For history buffs and ghost hunters alike.
January 24, 2014
If you are a history buff and an avid traveler, then I would recommend this book to you. For me, this publication was a mixed bag with elements that I liked and others that could have been omitted. Firstly, I really loved the cover design. The eerie photo hints at the book’s paranormal content and the fusion of the antique-style letter below was a nice touch. And to tie it all together, the fonts were very appropriate for the theme. I could seriously picture this book as a handsome hardcover edition on a coffee table display.
In terms of how the book was written, this is where it is debatable: I could tell that the author is someone in tuned to nature and the great outdoors; it was clear that she had a great appreciation for this famous historical place. I could feel her great reverence for the battlefield and for the history of her country and all the discussion of life, death, and war really makes you think… I liked the personal touch as she recounts her experiences with her husband and other relatives. However, I felt that the descriptions of how to get to each location were a bit too frequent and tedious. While this information would be helpful to someone travelling to Gettysburg, I thought she should have included the directions in a separate section near the end of the book. Instead, I would have preferred maps. And as for the “ghost orb” photos, I am a complete novice with a camera, so I have no clue what to make of these shots. I can’t really say whether they look real or fake. All in all, I’ll have to say that this book was okay for me.
In terms of how the book was written, this is where it is debatable: I could tell that the author is someone in tuned to nature and the great outdoors; it was clear that she had a great appreciation for this famous historical place. I could feel her great reverence for the battlefield and for the history of her country and all the discussion of life, death, and war really makes you think… I liked the personal touch as she recounts her experiences with her husband and other relatives. However, I felt that the descriptions of how to get to each location were a bit too frequent and tedious. While this information would be helpful to someone travelling to Gettysburg, I thought she should have included the directions in a separate section near the end of the book. Instead, I would have preferred maps. And as for the “ghost orb” photos, I am a complete novice with a camera, so I have no clue what to make of these shots. I can’t really say whether they look real or fake. All in all, I’ll have to say that this book was okay for me.
December 13, 2013
This was a very nice, short book about Civil War battlefield ghosts / orbs. The pictures were clear for the most part, and whether you believe in the supernatural or not, they showed some intriguing anomalies. I like that different cameras were used at the spots photographed so that it wasn't just one camera messing up all the time.
The book includes a nice section of history for the particular battlefield or spot in question. Most books assume you either know a lot of the history, or will go research it one your own. It's nice that a short lesson is included. If you are interested then you have a reference for names to go research for more in depth information.
My favorite part of the book is that it tells not only which battlefield to go to but also gives specific directions to where each photo was taken. I do not know if things like specific trees are still there or not, but it's very nice to have the ability to get as close as possible if you want to try to recreate the photos yourself. I have never had the chance to visit Gettysburg, but when I do, I would like to be able to take along this book and see if I can visit these spots myself. I just hope that the ghosts don't decide to break my reading device like they broke the cameras!
The book includes a nice section of history for the particular battlefield or spot in question. Most books assume you either know a lot of the history, or will go research it one your own. It's nice that a short lesson is included. If you are interested then you have a reference for names to go research for more in depth information.
My favorite part of the book is that it tells not only which battlefield to go to but also gives specific directions to where each photo was taken. I do not know if things like specific trees are still there or not, but it's very nice to have the ability to get as close as possible if you want to try to recreate the photos yourself. I have never had the chance to visit Gettysburg, but when I do, I would like to be able to take along this book and see if I can visit these spots myself. I just hope that the ghosts don't decide to break my reading device like they broke the cameras!
October 28, 2011
A short but interesting book. The author shares several photos taken at Gettysburg battle sites by her husband. They span different times and types of cameras. You'll see mists and orbs of different shapes, sizes and textures. The author also shares the history of the location of the photo and directions for how to get there yourself. The kindle version isn't the best for viewing the photos, but I'll check them again when my kindle fire arrives. I find ghost hunters fascinating, but I'm always skeptical of the supposed evidence. This seems to be an honest description of a family's experiences, but who knows what was really captured on film and digitally.
March 28, 2015
I enjoyed this book (read on Tablet, so photos looked great). The narrative is spectacular if you're into ghost stories, history, the Civil War, or planning a trip to Gettysburg. I had visited once as a young teen and would love to go back. While I've never had lens flares, etc. with film cameras, I cannot easily judge how real the photos are. There are a few notes where the author had asked photographers for explanations of certain photos, and the professionals were unable to explain. I do love a good ghost story, so I'm happy to believe that the photos are real. I'd love to see more ghosts of war books written in a similar fashion to this.
December 2, 2011
I think Kindle does a disservice to this book due to the black and white nature of the photos. In some ways in seemed like a car directional guide to a few of Gettysburg's famous battle sites. A few broken cameras does nothing to give me credence to a haunting nor does a few dots and misty photos. I get those everyday, maybe my house is haunted.
I believe the sight of Gettysburg lives with the horrors of the past, just not the same way the Grant's do. It is nice to see a couple enjoy an interest so much together though.
I believe the sight of Gettysburg lives with the horrors of the past, just not the same way the Grant's do. It is nice to see a couple enjoy an interest so much together though.
November 3, 2011
Very few photos with sparse info.
November 4, 2011
A great collection of Gettysburg ghost photos with some explanation behind them - a thin volume.
January 8, 2012
Fascinating. I'm even more curious to visit Gettysburg.
January 15, 2012
Jerry and I read on the kindle. Needed more pics of shapes...most were orbs
May 16, 2012
Good, qquick read. Enjoyed the photos & the background info on Gettysburg.
October 22, 2012
Short but informative book. Love the photos and history. The author also provides directions to each place, which will be great for those who can travel that area.
June 24, 2013
I have always loved learning about the Civil War. As skeptical as I am that the orbs and etc in this book are actually ghosts, it was great learning more civil war history.
August 20, 2013
Not a bad book. real quick read. recommend it if you are interested in ghosts at all. pictures are mainly orbs and mists but still a nice short book to look at during lunch.
October 6, 2013
If you want a book about haunted Gettysburg, this is not it. Just a bunch of bad photos and directions to the locations.
January 4, 2014
interesting little book if you are interested in spirit photography etc, wish there had been more photos. ..
August 19, 2014
Gettysburg
Gettysburg
I enjoy stories of spirits or other strange happenings it was an intriguing story
I would recommend this book to friends
Gettysburg
I enjoy stories of spirits or other strange happenings it was an intriguing story
I would recommend this book to friends
February 10, 2015
More useful if you are visiting the site and want to see the sites first hand.
June 9, 2015
Ehh
I wasn't really that entertained. Is a quick read though. I'm sure there are those that would enjoy the read and pictures
I wasn't really that entertained. Is a quick read though. I'm sure there are those that would enjoy the read and pictures
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