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It's the capital of a civilized western nation - a seat of learning that influenced the world. Yet today it is famous as the most haunted city on Earth. This book sets out to discover why. City of the Dead is the definitive exploration of Edinburgh's dark side. It's a history of the occult, a guide to grisly and paranormal locations, and an investigation into Edinburgh's numerous supernatural phenomena. Is there really something strange and sinister lurking in its shadows? Author and historian Jan-Andrew Henderson lets you in on his city's darkest secrets.
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Jan-Andrew Henderson is the author of The Town Below the Ground, The Emperor's New Kilt, The Ghost That Haunted Itself and The Wee Book of Edinburgh, as well as the novels Secret City and Hunting Charlie Wilson.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading another book by this author (The Ghost That Haunted Itself) I actively searched for more of his books, fortunately Edinburgh- City of The Dead had just been released. This book has a much broader spectrum of aspects of Edinburgh's darker and, perhaps at times, sinister side. Wonderfully written, Henderson mixes fact with a light hearted breezy nature that often had me laughing out loud. Covering topics from paganism to Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, this book was a wealth of knowledge, which has to be said, has helped me start up many a conversation while in company!!!
If you have read The Ghost That Haunted Itself then this is an absolute must to read, refreshingly different but by no means less talentedly written.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You don't need to believe in ghosts to enjoy this book, but by discovering the origins of many of Edinburgh's legends, you can see why some people still do.
'Jingling Geordie' (aka George Heriot) does a bit of a time warp, but otherwise the historical background to Edinburgh's 'ghost stories' is entertainingly described, lending added perspective to the way many of these supernatural tales and beliefs have survived into the 21st century.
Slightly tongue in cheek, but written with humour by a knowledgeable enthusiast, this will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history and legends of Scotland's capital city.
'Jingling Geordie' (aka George Heriot) does a bit of a time warp, but otherwise the historical background to Edinburgh's 'ghost stories' is entertainingly described, lending added perspective to the way many of these supernatural tales and beliefs have survived into the 21st century.
Slightly tongue in cheek, but written with humour by a knowledgeable enthusiast, this will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history and legends of Scotland's capital city.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Really very good reading, very well writen, a joy to read.Plus one learns a lot of history of Edinburgh.
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A bald, naked female ghost lowering the tone?!
I have never seen a ghost in my lifetime, as yet. I believe in them and I know people who have seen some inexplicable things, but never seen something that was an odd experience. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Meesha
The city of the dead
Was quite interesting but not as gud as I thought it wud av been does tell u bit bout history
Published 7 months ago by Maz
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