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Almanac of the Uncanny

by Reader's Digest Association
Almanac of the Uncanny
Almanac of the Uncanny

Explore 500+ mysteries from ghosts to UFOs.

If the unexplained fascinates you, "Almanac of the Uncanny" serves as a comprehensive portal into the eerie and extraordinary. It's a historical treasure trove that invites you to ponder humanity's longstanding curiosities. With well-researched entries and intriguing illustrations, this book is a perfect companion for nights you want to dive into the supernatural and question the edges of reality.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Almanac of the Uncanny

by Reader's Digest Association
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ISBN: 9780864389107
Authors: Reader's Digest Association
Publisher: October 1, 1995
Date of Publication: 1995-10-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, History, Nature
Related Topics: Psychology, Anthropology, Nature, Evolution, Microhistory, Popular Science
Goodreads rating: 4.45
(rated by 141 readers)

Description

Ghosts, witches, monsters and miracles - for centuries people have wondered at so many unexplained phenomena in the world around us. How did early humans view life after death? Is the concept of mind over matter a real possibility? Have UFOs visited our planet? In the Almanac of the Uncanny more than 500 illustrated stories take you back in time to be entertained and intrigued by mysteries from the earliest recorded time to the present. Thoroughly researched by experts, and including the latest findings, this unique volume gives a compelling account of realms as yet not fully explained.
 

Explore 500+ mysteries from ghosts to UFOs.

If the unexplained fascinates you, "Almanac of the Uncanny" serves as a comprehensive portal into the eerie and extraordinary. It's a historical treasure trove that invites you to ponder humanity's longstanding curiosities. With well-researched entries and intriguing illustrations, this book is a perfect companion for nights you want to dive into the supernatural and question the edges of reality.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.