About the author
Mark Nesbitt is the author of the long-running Ghosts of Gettysburg series, now stretching to at least six volumes, along with related titles such as Haunted Pennsylvania: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Keystone State, Cursed in Virginia: Stories of the Damned in the Old Dominion State, and Civil War Ghost Trails. His books are grounded in the history of the Gettysburg battlefield and the wider Civil War, gathering reported hauntings tied to named sites, including Devil's Den, the National Cemetery, and several Civil War-era prisons. Nesbitt has worked as a National Park Service interpreter at Gettysburg, and that grounding in the battlefield's documented history shows in how the books pair ghost stories with specific historical events and locations rather than presenting them in isolation. The Ghosts of Gettysburg series has been published continuously since the 1990s, with Second Chance Publications behind its later volumes. His books suit readers interested in Civil War history who also want its folklore and reported hauntings.
📖 Where to start with Mark Nesbitt
💬 What our editors say about Mark Nesbitt's books
“Mark Nesbitt delivers a compelling narrative that bridges military history and paranormal inquiry with impressive rigor. The use of EVP and eyewitness accounts provides a tangible connection to the past, making the hauntings feel…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Civil War Ghost Trails
“The Ghost Hunter's Field Guide effectively documents accounts that defy conventional understanding, offering a structured path for those interested in spiritualism. However, it does not suit readers seeking purely fictional…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Ghost Hunter's Field Guide: Gettysburg & Beyond
“Nesbitt delivers a meticulous chronicle of spectral activity at Gettysburg, appealing strongly to fans of localized paranormal research. However, readers seeking rigorous academic historiography or skeptical debunking may find…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts of Gettysburg V: Spirits, Apparitions and Haunted Places on the Battlefield Nesbitt, Mark
📋 Editions by Mark Nesbitt in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil War Ghost Trails | 2012 | Stackpole Books | 256 | 9780811710619 |
| The Ghost Hunter's Field Guide: Gettysburg & Beyond | 2005 | Second Chance Publications | 170 | 9780975283615 |
| Ghosts of Gettysburg V: Spirits, Apparitions and Haunted Places | 2015 | Second Chance Publications | 126 | 9780975283677 |
| Ghosts of Gettysburg VI: Spirits, Apparitions and Haunted Places | — | Second Chance Publications | 144 | 9780975283608 |
| The Big Book of Pennsylvania Ghost Stories Nesbitt, Mark | 2019 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 368 | 9781493043927 |
| Cursed in Virginia: Stories of the Damned in the Old Dominion St | 2017 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 240 | 9781493019557 |
| Cursed in Pennsylvania: Stories of the Damned in the Keystone St | 2016 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 224 | 9781493019427 |
| Haunted Pennsylvania: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Keysto | 2019 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 160 | 9781493040858 |
