Ghosts of Jefferson Barracks: History & Hauntings of Old St. Louis

Goodwin provides accessible narratives of chilling accounts without overwhelming technical jargon. The text serves as a gentle introduction to local hauntings, making it approachable for casual enthusiasts. However, scholars seeking rigorous archival evidence or practitioners looking for active ritual techniques will find little value here. It is strictly a descriptive collection of stories rather than an analytical study or instructional guide. Readers expecting deep metaphysical theory may feel disappointed by the surface level presentation of these energetic echoes.

Ordered this after seeing it referenced in another book I was studying. It reads better in small doses — a chapter at a time with notes. Shipping was quick too.

Perfect companion for my morning study sessions. Plenty of passages worth underlining; my copy is already full of margin notes. It's become a regular reference in my practice. Well worth it.

My third book from this store and this one might be the best. You can tell why this work has endured. I'd have loved an index, but that's on the original text. Good, with the caveats above.

Bought this as a gift for my sister and ended up ordering a second copy for myself. The symbolism is layered and generous to patient readers. The typesetting is comfortable for study, with good margins for notes. Recommended if you're ready to do the work.

Arrived faster than expected and well packaged. The text itself is dense but rewarding — you get out what you put in. Some chapters demand a slow, careful read, and that's exactly the point.

Was skeptical at first. The symbolism is layered and generous to patient readers. The ideas are old but land with surprising force today.