Regency Folklore: The Headless Man With A Blue Coat and Gilt Buttons

A discovery concerning ghosts, with a rap at the ‘spirit-rappers’. (illustration by Cruikshank), 1863

I found a very interesting book somewhat after the Regency era, that speaks of ghostly phenomena (much occurring during the Regency).  This one excerpt was particularly entertaining and I thought I would share:








The night side of nature; or, Ghosts and ghost seers, 1848

Happy Hallows Eve!

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