A Glimpse of Ghosts: Haunted Houses of Early Australia
Australian History Local History Young Adult Non-Fiction Paranormal Non-Fiction Ghost Stories Collectible Reference Colonial Australiana True Hauntings
A Glimpse of Ghosts: Haunted Houses of Early Australia is the hard-to-find hardcover that collectors of Australiana and true-haunting lore reach for first. Written by historian Valerie McKenzie and co-researcher Timothy McKenzie, this richly illustrated volume documents the colony’s earliest spectral legends—from lonely shepherd’s huts to grand Georgian mansions—blending meticulous archival work with first-hand local accounts that never slide into sensationalism. The result is a respected reference that doubles as a riveting bedside read for both young adults discovering Australia’s past and seasoned paranormal enthusiasts hunting verifiable history.
What sets this edition apart is its stunning production: a sturdy hardcover still wrapped in its original dust jacket, peppered with period photographs, rare sketches, and floor-plans that bring each haunted site to life. The book’s large format showcases the artwork beautifully, while the tight, unmarked text block (save for a previous owner’s neat name on the front endpaper) ensures every page-turn is crisp. Spine bumping is minor, so the volume sits proud on a shelf yet remains affordable compared with the scarce signed copies that surface only at auction.
Because the narrative is grounded in documented events—court records, diaries, newspaper clippings—A Glimpse of Ghosts serves as a gateway text for researchers tracing property histories or genealogists curious about ancestral homes. At the same time, its engaging storytelling style and atmospheric illustrations make it an ideal gift for anyone fascinated by ghosts, heritage architecture, or Australia’s shadowy colonial past. Demand for this out-of-print title continues to rise; securing a clean, illustrated hardcover with dust jacket now safeguards both reading pleasure and future resale value.
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