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Title: The Haunted House
A True Ghost Story

Author: Walter Hubbell

Release Date: October 31, 2005 [eBook #16975]

Language: English

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THE HAUNTED HOUSE:

A True Ghost Story.

Being an account of the Mysterious Manifestations that have taken
place in the presence of

ESTHER COX,

The young Girl who is possessed of Devils, and has become known
throughout the entire Dominion as

THE GREAT AMHERST MYSTERY,

by

WALTER HUBBELL.

* * * * *

THE AUTHOR LIVED IN THE HOUSE AND WITNESSED THE WONDERFUL
MANIFESTATIONS.

* * * * *

Saint John, N.B.:
"Daily News" Steam Publishing Office, Canterbury Street.

1879.

INTRODUCTION.

The manifestations described in this story commenced one year ago. No
person has yet been able to ascertain their cause. Scientific men from
all parts of Canada and the United States have investigated them in
vain. Some people think that electricity is the principal agent; others,
mesmerism; whilst others again, are sure they are produced by the devil.
Of the three supposed causes, the latter is certainly the most plausible
theory, for some of the manifestations are remarkably devilish in their
appearance and effect. For instance, the mysterious setting of fires,
the powerful shaking of the house, the loud and incessant noises and
distinct knocking, as if made by invisible sledge-hammers, on the walls;
also, the strange actions of the household furniture, which moves about
in the broad daylight without the slightest visible cause.

As these strange things only occur while Miss Esther Cox is present, she
has become known as the "Amherst Mystery" throughout the entire country.

The author of this work lived for six weeks in the haunted house, and
considers it his duty to place the entire matter