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From the Foreword: "Carl was a masterful storyteller who was never short on details and displayed a ravenous curiosity about all kinds of paranormal phenomena that had reportedly taken place in China. What makes this work truly fantastic and special is that Carl's research harkens back to the nebulous days of early paranormal research when titans like Fort and Keel personally unearthed hidden esoteric gems and shared their findings with the world."That is precisely what Carl has done here, going out into the proverbial wilderness of the paranormal in China and returning with a breathtaking array of insights that readers will have almost certainly never have heard before now. On a macro level, that is what makes this book almost priceless to the greater world of paranormal research as it is both a road map for future inquisitive minds and an incredibly rare glimpse into a world that most of us could never access."Carl's attention to detail, combined with his awareness of and appreciation for the unique differences between Chinese and American cultures, provides another fascinating layer to the book that I hadn't expected before I started reading, but came to love shortly thereafter."Part I addresses the author's own true tales, from haunted college dorms to mountaintop mystics. As he works, travels and plays in China, the author encounters many strange occurrences that defy explanation and turn the tables on ordinary expectations. Were they genuine paranormal experiences or just plain weird? The author lets the reader decide.In Part II, the author recounts supposedly true stories from the locals. These are genuine people, often those the author knows personally and who have no reason to lie. Their stories are fantastic, and though they dread to speak of them openly and freely, since the author is a foreigner from a foreign land and avoids real names, the people open up with some truly amazing stories.Part III rounds out the work with the ancient mysteries and legends that China is famous for in the West, with new insights and stories you've probably never heard. He traces these legends back 10,000 years into the dim mists of time and vague messages left behind by prehistoric people.The helpful and often amusing links the author has included are all current at time of publication.All of this is woven with cultural, historical, social, and autobiographical observations and events that will entice not just the paranormal enthusiast, but even those seeking insights on life, work and travel in China, or what it's like to grow up in the shadow of the Pentagon with a crazy Italian family with a supernatural bent that forever influences the way you see the world.Sepia background recommended for best effect.
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Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 269 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.61 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk1520690290