Scottish Ghost Stories

Elliott O'Donnell

Summary

This is a collection of Scottish ghost stories personally related to the author, who dedicated his life to investigating the supernatural. Elliott O'Donnell (1872 – 1965) was an English author most famous for his many books about ghosts. Other notable works by this author include: “Werewolves” (1912), “Animal Ghosts” (1913), and “Strange Disappearances” (1927). “Scottish Ghost Stories” is highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in the supernatural, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “The Death Bogle Of The Cross Roads, And The Inextinguishable Candle Of The Old White House, Pitlochry”, “The Top Attic In Pringle's Mansion, Edinburgh”, “The Bounding Figure Of '—— House,' Near Buckingham Terrace, Edinburgh”, “Jane Of George Street, Edinburgh”, “The Sallow-faced Woman Of No. — Forrest Road, Edinburgh”, etc. 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. This book was first published in 1911.

Available since: 07/18/2017.

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