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The Ghost World

By T. F. (Thomas Firminger) Thiselton-Dyer

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Uncover a world where restless souls roam and ancient customs dictate the journey from life to the spectral unknown.

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2014-04-11
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Summary

"The Ghost World" by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer is a journey into the eerie domain of ghosts and the world beyond, as seen through the eyes of 19th-century lore. The story unfurls a collection of myths, beliefs, and traditional stories, each revealing how different cultures perceive the afterlife and the spirits that dwell there. It shines a light on the soul's imagined journey from the body to the next realm, especially for those spirits unable to rest. With accounts from history and ancient civilizations, the book paints a detailed picture of customs surrounding death and the variety of restless spirits inhabiting the shadowy space between worlds, providing a wide view of the traditions and cultural beliefs around those who've passed on.

About the Author

The Reverend Thomas Firminger Thiselton-Dyer, MA, Oxon was a son of William George Thiselton-Dyer, physician and of Catherine Jane, née Firminger. He was educated at King's College School and at Pembroke College, Oxford. He was successively curate of St John's Church, Fitzroy Square, curate of Holy Trinity Church, Kilburn, vicar of St Paul's Church, Penzance, secretary of the South American Missionary Society and rector of Bayfield, Holt, Norfolk.

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