Ghost Hunters

Ghost Hunters tells the fascinating story of William James, a renowned philosopher and Harvard professor, who led a group of eminent scientists in the late 19th century to empirically investigate paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, mediums, and psychic abilities.

Deborah Blum details their efforts to apply scientific rigor to spiritualism, the challenges they faced from skepticism and fraud, and the intriguing results that sometimes defied explanation.

The book offers a richly researched account of the intersection between science, faith, and the supernatural during a pivotal historical period.