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The Sociable Ghost.
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025248622
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The sociable ghost by Olive Harper invites readers into a captivating world where the spectral and the mundane converge. This unique piece of early 20th-century American literature centers on the extraordinary adventures of a New York City reporter. Following an unprecedented invitation, he finds himself drawn into an elaborate otherworldly gathering beneath the historic grounds of old Trinity churchyard.
Harper's subtitle, Being the adventures of a reporter who was invited by the sociable ghost to a grand banquet, ball, and convention under the ground of old Trinity churchyard. A true tale of the things he saw and did not see while he was not there, perfectly encapsulates the story's intriguing premise. Readers will discover a vivid narrative blending elements of a journalistic quest with profound supernatural encounters. Immerse yourself in this charming and uncanny tale as the reporter navigates a ghostly banquet, a spectral ball, and a convention of the deceased, witnessing what he both sees and does not see. This classic of supernatural fiction and ghost stories offers a delightful and thought-provoking exploration of the unseen, cementing its place as an enduring example of American literary imagination. Perfect for those who appreciate timeless narratives of the uncanny and the subtly fantastic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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