National Geographic Guide to the World's Supernatural Places: More Than 250 Spine-Chilling Destinations...

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Sarah Bartlett

National Geographic Guide to the World's Supernatural Places

More Than 250 Spine-Chilling Destinations Around the Globe

Sarah Bartlett

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National Geographic Society
02 September 2014

Travel & holiday guides

Targeted to fans of TV's ""True Blood,"" documentaries like ""Unsolved Mysteries"" and popular paranormal reality shows like ""GhostHunters,"" this entertaining, fully illustrated guide will introduce readers to the spookiest place on Earth and how to find and explore them.

Witches and demons, ghosts and vampires, aliens and voodoo spirits... from spooky to chilling to downright weird, signs of the supernatural have terrified -- and fascinated -- people for centuries. Dare to discover some of the world's most puzzling enigmas in this remarkable book, which reveals a dazzling array of haunted castles, forbidden hideaways and otherwise eerie landmarks.

Packed with rich illustrations, National Geographic's first-ever guide to the world's supernatural places showcases more than 250 spooky destinations around the globe. Uncover the origins of the vampire, found not only in Romania, but also in Madagascar and the Philippines. Encounter the array of ghosts said to haunt deserted battlefields, abandoned mental asylums, cemeteries and other spine-tingling sites. Consider the possibility of extraterrestrials spotted everywhere from Sedona, Arizona to Flatwoods, West Virginia. And experience the mystical origins of such extraordinary places as Ayers Rock, Australia and Chichen Itza, Mexico. Vivid, dramatic, and chock full of inside information on when to visit, this spooky book will convince you that there might be more out there than meets the eye.

By: Sarah Bartlett
Imprint: National Geographic Society
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 211mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 1.055kg
ISBN: 9781426213809
ISBN 10: 1426213808
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 02 September 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

An expert in the field of astrology, mythology, and humanistic and transpersonal psychology, SARAH BARTLETT is the author of twenty psycho-spiritual nonfiction books, including the bestselling Mythology Bible and A Brief History of Angels and Demons. She has served as astrologer for the London Evening Standard and currently contributes as astrologer to BBC radio. She lives in London and the south of France.

Reviews for National Geographic Guide to the World's Supernatural Places: More Than 250 Spine-Chilling Destinations Around the Globe

"""The brief bites (with excellent photos and art) visit haunted houses, vampire lairs, witches’ covens and UFO “hot spots” while addressing legends and myths."" —The Sacramento Bee ""[A] richly illustrated homage to all things spooky."" —Chicago Tribune ""Each has the story of the place with just enough information to whet one’s appetite. If that’s not enough, the photographs and illustrations are darkly delicious."" —San Francisco Book Review ""An armchair tour of all the creepiest, eeriest, most mysterious places around the globe."" —Women's Adventure Magazine"