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Givil War Ghosts
A ghostly vision of General George Washington that inspired the troops before the battle of Gettysburg...The ghost of John Brown, who likes to have his picture taken, but never shows up when it's developed...these and eleven more spine-tingling, true ghost stories introduce children to famous Civil War figures and battles.
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First published January 11, 1999
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Daniel Cohen
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Daniel Edward Cohen was born on March 12, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois. His parents divorced when he was very young and his mother, Sue Greenberg, married Milton Cohen, a veteran of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade. Daniel Cohen attended Chicago public schools and was a "hanger-on" in the bohemian community around the University of Chicago while in high school in the early 1950s. He attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he abandoned an interest in biology for journalism. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in journalism in 1958. Cohen married Susan Handler, a writer, on February 2, 1958. He briefly worked as a proofreader for Time, Inc. in Chicago; but, demoralized by the paternalistic organizational culture, he took a job as assistant editor of Science Digest magazine in 1959. He was transferred to New York City shortly after being hired.
In addition to his editorial work, Cohen wrote articles for Science Digest and for other publications. Encouraged by praise of his articles on paranormal subjects, Cohen published his first book, Myths of the Space Age, a collection of skeptical essays on paranormal creatures and phenomena, in 1967. The Cohens moved to a farmhouse in Forestburgh, New York, in 1969 so Daniel could write full time. He originally planned to write popular science books, but the demands of the market led him to concentrate on books about ghosts, monsters, UFOs, and psychic phenomena. Since then, Daniel Cohen has written on an astonishing variety of subjects beyond just the paranormal: historical and current biographies; advice for teenagers; world history; science and technology; animals and nature; urban legends; and popular television, music, film, and sports personalities. He has noted that he writes mass-market paperbacks for children who are reluctant to read and not especially gifted. Thus, he chooses subjects of interest to such readers.
Susan Cohen was born on March 27, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Martin and Ida (Goldman) Handler. She earned a B.A. degree from the New School for Social Research in 1960 and an M.S.W. degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, in 1962. She worked as a social worker in the mid-1960s before writing The Liberated Couple, a feminist tract, in 1971. She wrote eleven gothic romances and mysteries under the penname Elizabeth St. Clair between 1974 and 1981. Susan and Daniel Cohen began collaborating on books in 1982 to help alleviate Daniel's workload. They have written books primarily on popular entertainment, advice for teenagers, and animals. The Cohens currently live in Cape May Court House, New Jersey.
Daniel Edward Cohen was born on March 12, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois. His parents divorced when he was very young and his mother, Sue Greenberg, married Milton Cohen, a veteran of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade. Daniel Cohen attended Chicago public schools and was a "hanger-on" in the bohemian community around the University of Chicago while in high school in the early 1950s. He attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he abandoned an interest in biology for journalism. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in journalism in 1958. Cohen married Susan Handler, a writer, on February 2, 1958. He briefly worked as a proofreader for Time, Inc. in Chicago; but, demoralized by the paternalistic organizational culture, he took a job as assistant editor of Science Digest magazine in 1959. He was transferred to New York City shortly after being hired.
In addition to his editorial work, Cohen wrote articles for Science Digest and for other publications. Encouraged by praise of his articles on paranormal subjects, Cohen published his first book, Myths of the Space Age, a collection of skeptical essays on paranormal creatures and phenomena, in 1967. The Cohens moved to a farmhouse in Forestburgh, New York, in 1969 so Daniel could write full time. He originally planned to write popular science books, but the demands of the market led him to concentrate on books about ghosts, monsters, UFOs, and psychic phenomena. Since then, Daniel Cohen has written on an astonishing variety of subjects beyond just the paranormal: historical and current biographies; advice for teenagers; world history; science and technology; animals and nature; urban legends; and popular television, music, film, and sports personalities. He has noted that he writes mass-market paperbacks for children who are reluctant to read and not especially gifted. Thus, he chooses subjects of interest to such readers.
Susan Cohen was born on March 27, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Martin and Ida (Goldman) Handler. She earned a B.A. degree from the New School for Social Research in 1960 and an M.S.W. degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, in 1962. She worked as a social worker in the mid-1960s before writing The Liberated Couple, a feminist tract, in 1971. She wrote eleven gothic romances and mysteries under the penname Elizabeth St. Clair between 1974 and 1981. Susan and Daniel Cohen began collaborating on books in 1982 to help alleviate Daniel's workload. They have written books primarily on popular entertainment, advice for teenagers, and animals. The Cohens currently live in Cape May Court House, New Jersey.
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October 27, 2018
The book "Civil War Ghosts" by Daniel Cohen, is full of information and stories. This book was written differently than others which made it different for me to read but also more interesting to read. This book has 11 different stories in it. The language used was a little dry but the way the book was organized makes up for it and that's why I choose to rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. This book talks about ghosts in different areas and where they still haunt from the civil war.
There are reasons why I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars instead of 3 out of 5 which I was deciding on. The first reason was that this book was organized in different layers and had different stories that had nothing to do together. Also, this book had a lot of information packed into the stories and it was neatly organized into the stories not just spit at you. Also, this book was very interesting in the way that it was like reading a biography but was being told in stories that were more exciting than a plain old biography. I liked this book a lot because it wasn't overly long but it was still an interesting read to do. One reason that I gave this book a 4-star rating instead of a 5-star rating though was that its language was pretty dull and there was not much-sophisticated language in the book. or me to wants to give a book 5 stars it needs to have sophisticated language that helps strengthen the information being explained. Overall this book was a pretty good book.
The book "Civil War Ghosts" by Daniel Cohen was very informative. The way it was written and organized was different than other books and that's a reason I enjoyed it so much. Its information is in depth and explained but also while telling a story. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes history or the Civil War in specific or that like books with multiple stories in one.
There are reasons why I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars instead of 3 out of 5 which I was deciding on. The first reason was that this book was organized in different layers and had different stories that had nothing to do together. Also, this book had a lot of information packed into the stories and it was neatly organized into the stories not just spit at you. Also, this book was very interesting in the way that it was like reading a biography but was being told in stories that were more exciting than a plain old biography. I liked this book a lot because it wasn't overly long but it was still an interesting read to do. One reason that I gave this book a 4-star rating instead of a 5-star rating though was that its language was pretty dull and there was not much-sophisticated language in the book. or me to wants to give a book 5 stars it needs to have sophisticated language that helps strengthen the information being explained. Overall this book was a pretty good book.
The book "Civil War Ghosts" by Daniel Cohen was very informative. The way it was written and organized was different than other books and that's a reason I enjoyed it so much. Its information is in depth and explained but also while telling a story. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes history or the Civil War in specific or that like books with multiple stories in one.
June 6, 2024
A brief and informative read (geared more toward youth) on ominous Civil War events. It tells of the doomy legend associated with prisoner-of war-camps (Andersonville, Fort Warren, Old Brick Capitol), such as the hauntings of the Lady in Black and the eerie violin playing. There's the legend of the Luminous Lady at Fort Monroe, where Captain Kirtz is said to have seen his deceased wife, whom he killed.
There are stories associated with Abraham Lincoln along with the couple accompanying him in the theatre booth after the murder. Because three of Lincoln's children died at young ages, he and his wife were spiritualists who participated in seances. Rathbone, who lunged at Wilkes Booth in defense of the president, eventually killed his wife and spent his life in an insane asylum; moreover, his fiancé, Clara hid her dress, splattered with Lincoln's blood. I also found the story of Mary Surrat fascinating—she was executed perhaps unjustly for having boarded Booth and his conspirators at her boardinghouse.
There are stories associated with Abraham Lincoln along with the couple accompanying him in the theatre booth after the murder. Because three of Lincoln's children died at young ages, he and his wife were spiritualists who participated in seances. Rathbone, who lunged at Wilkes Booth in defense of the president, eventually killed his wife and spent his life in an insane asylum; moreover, his fiancé, Clara hid her dress, splattered with Lincoln's blood. I also found the story of Mary Surrat fascinating—she was executed perhaps unjustly for having boarded Booth and his conspirators at her boardinghouse.
December 31, 2022
Picked tis one up off the library shelf, an account of historic hauntings for the curious mind. Each chapter includes contact & location information for museums, historic sites, etc. related to the locations discussed. It is written for kids and fairly light on detail. Some accounts are related as if they actually occured ("the table rose" rather than "the table REPORTEDLY rose"), but the general overview weighs the possibilities and plausibilities as they actually are-- unproven curiosities reported by others. A decent reference for curious kids. (Intermediate grades).
June 18, 2023
My son received this book as a Halloween gift in 1999. He was very interested in the Civil War. I saw it on our book shelf and thought I would read it. It was a little dry reading. I don't think it would interest a child. Interesting information
October 23, 2024
I love reading books on ghost stories during October and saw this easy read at a free little library. I know it's meant for kids but you know what I learned some interesting stuff and was entertained for a few days to boot.
Good for young and old
Good for young and old
July 11, 2017
Quick read for adults. Interesting read for kids.
February 4, 2018
This was an interesting look at various Civil War sites and events and the ghostly sightings attributed to them. I'm going to put this in my classroom.
January 18, 2023
Poor not good read 12/27/22
May 24, 2013
The civil war was one of the bloodiest wars fought in North America. Hundreds of thousands died and were wounded. It's no surprise really that places like Gettysburg are so haunted. And this book contains many true ghost stories related to the Civil War. Some stories are about Gettysburg, some about Lincoln and his many haunting places and much more.
Besides the true ghost stories themselves, the book also has lots of history in it as well. So, as you read the ghost stories, you learn about the history of the places these spirits haunt. Good book. I'd recommend it to those who like true paranormal books.
Besides the true ghost stories themselves, the book also has lots of history in it as well. So, as you read the ghost stories, you learn about the history of the places these spirits haunt. Good book. I'd recommend it to those who like true paranormal books.
October 13, 2013
I just finished Civil War Ghost by Daniel Cohen the genre was historical fiction. This was ok but if I could change one thing is book it would be that it had main characters. This was all about the encountering of the civil war and president Abraham Lincoln. Also the ghost of his killer John Wilkes Booth. Also this book has the places of the encountering. I really did not like this book so that is why I gave this book 2 stars
December 13, 2011
There is some valuable history in here. Interesting stories a quick and easy read. May be good for younger readers who like ghost stories, they can learn some history from the stories so it isn't just for fun!
February 2, 2012
it was interesting to see what ficticious stories people come up with just so instil the religon that ghosts exist. i laugh at these kind of books rather then get scared by them. so people hear some noises and make some things up and lie about some stuff to make into a story. funny right?
October 22, 2013
Some neat stories. Not that scary...if you are looking for like a really scary ghost book, this isn' the best choice. Pretty good as far as a history lesson. Very similar writing/format through the chapters. Found myself bored by the 4th chapter. Overall OK Book
July 29, 2013
Always love Mr. Cohen's books. His titles about ghosts are always fascinating and give just the right amount of history and spook.
August 14, 2014
A very good ghost stories book. It evens gives you the addresses of the places he talks about.
January 25, 2016
This book is a good book! I rate it 5 stars and i recomend this for anyone that hasn't been war..
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November 6, 2016
Interesting historical facts even if you don't believe in ghosts. Scholastic book for 5th graders and maybe older 4th.
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April 24, 2018This boo’ is great it feels you about the life in White House. The story of Abraham Lincoln and his family.
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