Ghosts of Boston: Haunts of the Hub Baltrusis, Sam

Ordered this after seeing it referenced in another book I was studying. The language takes some getting used to, but it becomes part of the charm. Will be gifting a copy to a friend.

My third book from this store and this one might be the best. It rewards patience more than any book I've bought this year. The material is presented clearly and the structure makes it easy to revisit key passages. My only quibble is the cover feels thinner than expected. Recommended with reservations.

Added this to my reference shelf. It's become a regular reference in my practice. You can tell why this work has endured. Great value for what you get.

This exceeded my expectations. It reads better in small doses — a chapter at a time with notes. One of my better finds this year.

Grabbed this during a weekend order. The print is clean and easy on the eyes for long sessions. The typesetting is comfortable for study, with good margins for notes. Happy enough with the purchase.

Not my usual area but wanted to branch out. It's become a regular reference in my practice. You can tell why this work has endured. A keeper.

Sam Baltrusis delivers a compelling, if somewhat niche, exploration of Boston's haunted reputation. The book succeeds in its goal to prove that the colonial age is haunted by more than just memory, detailing specific haunts from unearthly hounds to phantom actors. However, readers seeking rigorous academic proof or scientific debunking of these phenomena will likely feel disappointed. It is not for skeptics demanding empirical evidence, nor for those who prefer fictional ghost stories over historical accounts. This volume is best suited for believers in the spiritualist tradition and local history buffs who enjoy atmospheric storytelling. Those looking for a dry, factual record of Boston's architecture will find the paranormal focus distracting rather than informative.