Ghostly Phenomena

by Elliott O'Donnell

"Ghostly Phenomena" is a 1910 work by Elliot O'Donnell. Within it, O'Donnell attempts to explain and prove the existence of ghosts by recounting various cases, accounts, and his own personal experiences relating to the supernatural. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in ghosts or the supernatural, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "'Elements'", "Phantasms of the Living and Dead-Death Warnings and Dreams", "Phenomena Witnessed by Other People", "'Elementals'", "Phantasms of the Dead", "The Hauntings of the Old Syndersterne Personage (1833), near Fakenham, and a Personal Experience in Sydenham", "Suggestions and Hypotheses", etc. Elliott O'Donnell (1872 - 1965) was an English author most famous for his books about ghosts. Other notable works by this author include: "Werewolves" (1912), "Animal Ghosts" (1913), and "Strange Disappearances" (1927). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition designed for a modern audience.

Genres: Nonfiction

63 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 29, 2009

About the author

Elliott O'Donnell was an Irish author known primarily for his books about ghosts. He claimed to have seen a ghost, described as an elemental figured covered with spots, when he was five years old. He also claimed to have been strangled by a mysterious phantom in Dublin.

He claimed descent from Irish chieftains of ancient times, including Niall of the Nine Hostages (the King Arthur of Irish folklore) and Red Hugh, who fought the English in the sixteenth century. O'Donnell was educated at Clifton College, England, and Queen's Service Academy, Dublin, Ireland.

In later life he became a ghost hunter, but first he traveled in America, working on a range in Oregon and becoming a policeman during the Chicago Railway Strike of 1894. Returning to England, he worked as a schoolmaster and trained for the theater. He served in the British army in World War I, and later acted on stage and in movies.

As he became known as an authority on the supernatural, he 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."